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'''Mowaffak Baker al-Rubaie''' (alternative transliterations '''Muwaffaq al Rubaie''' and '''Muwaffaq al-Rubay'i''') ({{lang-ar|موفق الربيعي|Muwaffaq ar-Rubayʿī}}) is an [[Iraq]]i politician, and was Iraq National Security Advisor in the government of [[Prime Minister of Iraq|Prime Minister]] [[Ayad Allawi]] and in 2005–2006 Prime Minister [[Ibrahim al-Jaafari|Ibrahim Al Jaafari]] and 2006–2009 Prime Minister [[Nouri al-Maliki]]. He was elected to the [[Council of Representatives of Iraq|Iraqi Council of Representatives]] in [[December 2005 Iraqi parliamentary election|December 2005]] as a nominee of the [[National Iraqi Alliance|United Iraqi Alliance]] and from 2014–2018 in the Iraqi Parliament. |
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A [[Shia]] Muslim and [[neurology|neurologist]] by training, al- |
A [[Shia]] Muslim and [[neurology|neurologist]] by training, al-Rubaie was born 24 June 1948 in [[Dhi Qar Governorate]] in southern Iraq and left Iraq in 1979 to study in [[United Kingdom|Britain]]. There he became a member of the British [[Royal College of Physicians]] and then a Fellow of the [[Royal College of Physicians]] practicing internal medicine and neurology. Whilst in [[London]], he became the official spokesman for the [[Islamic Da'awa Party]] which was then the main political opposition party to then [[President of Iraq|President]] [[Saddam Hussein]]. |
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After the [[United States]]' [[2003 invasion of Iraq]], he was appointed a member of the [[Iraqi Governing Council]]. In April 2004 he was appointed National Security Advisor by the [[Iraqi Governing Council]].<ref>[http://www.iraqcoalition.org/pressreleases/20040410_new_ministers.html Governing Councilmen Assume Posts as Minister of Interior and National Security Advisor] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305001716/http://www.iraqcoalition.org/pressreleases/20040410_new_ministers.html |date=2016-03-05}}, [[Coalition Provisional Authority]], 2004-04-09, accessed on 2007-02-25</ref> He held this post until 2009, thereafter serving as an MP in the following Parliamentary round.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/14/international/middleeast/14baghdad.html?ex=1252900800&en=2bc4ca61fb5d65c8&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland Raising the Pressure in Iraq], ''[[New York Times]]'', 2004-09-14, accessed on 2007-02-25</ref> |
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| ⚫ | Al-Rubaie played an important role in various negotiations, especially those between the Iraqi government and [[Muqtada al-Sadr|Moqtada al-Sadr]] during the siege of [[Najaf]] in 2004.<ref>[http://www.cnn.com/2004/WORLD/meast/08/13/iraq.main/index.html Cease-fire talks underway in Najaf] CNN, August 13, 2004</ref> |
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In 2006, al-Rubaie was appointed National Security Advisor by the [[government of Iraq from 2006|government]] of [[Nouri al-Maliki]].<ref>[need citation]</ref>. He claims to have pulled the trigger during the [[Execution of Saddam Hussein]] on 30 December 2006.<ref>[https://YouTube.com/oTPKJtPWNRQ?t=421 Iran’s Power Over Iraq | VICE on HBO], [[Vice Media]], 2020-01-03, accessed on 2020-01-24</ref> |
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In 2006, al-Rubaie was widely credited with his humane treatment of the condemned Saddam Hussein, as he conducted the transfer of custody of the prisoner from US to Iraqi judicial authorities culminating in the [[Execution of Saddam Hussein|execution of Saddam]] on 30 December 2006.<ref>[https://youtube.com/watch?v=oTPKJtPWNRQ?t=261 Iran’s Power Over Iraq | VICE on HBO], [[Vice Media]], 2020-01-03, accessed on 2020-01-24</ref> In an interview with [[Vice News]] in December 2019, al-Rubaie displayed a [[noose]] he purported was the one used to hang Hussein, and claimed he "pulled the trigger" to kill the former dictator.<ref>{{Cite interview|last=al-Rubaie|first=Mowaffak|interviewer=[[Isobel Yeung]]|title=Iran's Power over Iraq|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTPKJtPWNRQ|date=January 3, 2020}}</ref> |
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==Reputation== |
==Reputation== |
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Al-Rubaie is respected on both sides of the sectarian divide in [[Iraq]] as a pragmatic and non-partisan Nationalist whom current Deputy PM [[Ali Allawi]] gives high praise in his book ''The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace'' (2007). |
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A winner of the Annual [[Middle East]] Peace Prize awarded by the Foundation For Peace & Democracy in the Middle East for his role in protecting [[Christianity in Iraq|Iraq's Christian Minority]], Al-Rubaie maintains good relations with Bishop [[Andrew White (priest)|Andrew White]], the Canon of [[Baghdad]]. |
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However, Rubaie has made many enemies in Iraq since he returned in 2003. He is accused of making outrageous claims related to his access, both with American politicians and with Iraqi figures, particularly Grand Ayatollah [[Ali al-Sistani]]. Rubaie claimed to be speaking on Sistani's behalf on several occasions, although many within Iraqi politics disputed this assertion. In February 2004, he reported that Sistani had survived an assassination attempt, although this was denied publicly by Sistani and his aides. Many accused Rubaie of inventing the event in order to bring attention to himself. Whether this is true or not, the rumour is an indication of the views of Rubaie's detractors.<ref>[http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story/0,2763,1142291,00.html Cleric 'survives assassination bid'] ''The Guardian'' February 6, 2004</ref> |
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Al-Rubaie also maintains strong relations with Iraq's clerical community, particularly [[Marja'|Grand Ayatollah]] [[Ali al-Sistani]]. In February 2004, he reported that Sistani had survived an assassination attempt. |
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==Trip to USA== |
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In May, 2007, he made his first trip to Washington, D.C., to lobby leading Democratic critics of the war against withdrawing troops, primarily Senator [[Carl Levin]] and Representative [[John P. Murtha]]. al-Rubaie argued that Iraqi Prime Minister [[Nouri al-Maliki]] was making progress in stabilizing Iraq |
In May, 2007, he made his first trip to [[Washington, D.C.]], to lobby leading [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] critics of the [[Iraq War|war]] against withdrawing troops, primarily Senator [[Carl Levin]] and Representative [[John P. Murtha]]. al-Rubaie argued that Iraqi Prime Minister [[Nouri al-Maliki]] was making progress in stabilizing [[Iraq]] and that the [[United States]] should be patient as Iraqis make steady progress. He also met with supporters of the war, including Senator [[Joe Lieberman|Joseph I. Lieberman]].<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/09/washington/09rubaie.html Official Takes Case to U.S., but Skeptics Don’t Budge], "[[New York Times]]", 2007-05-08, accessed on 2007-05-09</ref> |
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==Center Party== |
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Rubaie was dropped as Security Advisor in June 2009. Shortly after, al-Rubaie announced the formation of a new political party - the [[Center Party (Iraq)|Center Party]] or al-Wasat. It was speculated that this party would form an alliance with the [[United Iraqi Alliance]], the [[Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq]] and [[Ahmad Chalabi]]'s [[Iraqi National Congress]] to contest the [[Iraqi legislative election, 2010|Iraqi legislative election in January 2010]]. <ref>[http://www.iraqslogger.com/index.php/post/7748/Iraq_Papers_Mon_Hunger_Strike_ Iraq Papers], ''[[al Hayat]]'' via ''IraqSlogger'', 2009-06-07</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 15:16, 24 April 2024
Mowaffak Baker al-Rubaie (alternative transliterations Muwaffaq al Rubaie and Muwaffaq al-Rubay'i) (Arabic: موفق الربيعي, romanized: Muwaffaq ar-Rubayʿī) is an Iraqi politician, and was Iraq National Security Advisor in the government of Prime Minister Ayad Allawi and in 2005–2006 Prime Minister Ibrahim Al Jaafari and 2006–2009 Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. He was elected to the Iraqi Council of Representatives in December 2005 as a nominee of the United Iraqi Alliance and from 2014–2018 in the Iraqi Parliament.
A Shia Muslim and neurologist by training, al-Rubaie was born 24 June 1948 in Dhi Qar Governorate in southern Iraq and left Iraq in 1979 to study in Britain. There he became a member of the British Royal College of Physicians and then a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians practicing internal medicine and neurology. Whilst in London, he became the official spokesman for the Islamic Da'awa Party which was then the main political opposition party to then President Saddam Hussein.
After the United States' 2003 invasion of Iraq, he was appointed a member of the Iraqi Governing Council. In April 2004 he was appointed National Security Advisor by the Iraqi Governing Council.[1] He held this post until 2009, thereafter serving as an MP in the following Parliamentary round.[2]
Al-Rubaie played an important role in various negotiations, especially those between the Iraqi government and Moqtada al-Sadr during the siege of Najaf in 2004.[3]
In 2006, al-Rubaie was widely credited with his humane treatment of the condemned Saddam Hussein, as he conducted the transfer of custody of the prisoner from US to Iraqi judicial authorities culminating in the execution of Saddam on 30 December 2006.[4] In an interview with Vice News in December 2019, al-Rubaie displayed a noose he purported was the one used to hang Hussein, and claimed he "pulled the trigger" to kill the former dictator.[5]
Reputation[edit]
Al-Rubaie is respected on both sides of the sectarian divide in Iraq as a pragmatic and non-partisan Nationalist whom current Deputy PM Ali Allawi gives high praise in his book The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace (2007).
A winner of the Annual Middle East Peace Prize awarded by the Foundation For Peace & Democracy in the Middle East for his role in protecting Iraq's Christian Minority, Al-Rubaie maintains good relations with Bishop Andrew White, the Canon of Baghdad.
Al-Rubaie also maintains strong relations with Iraq's clerical community, particularly Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani. In February 2004, he reported that Sistani had survived an assassination attempt.
Trip to USA[edit]
In May, 2007, he made his first trip to Washington, D.C., to lobby leading Democratic critics of the war against withdrawing troops, primarily Senator Carl Levin and Representative John P. Murtha. al-Rubaie argued that Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki was making progress in stabilizing Iraq and that the United States should be patient as Iraqis make steady progress. He also met with supporters of the war, including Senator Joseph I. Lieberman.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Governing Councilmen Assume Posts as Minister of Interior and National Security Advisor Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, Coalition Provisional Authority, 2004-04-09, accessed on 2007-02-25
- ^ Raising the Pressure in Iraq, New York Times, 2004-09-14, accessed on 2007-02-25
- ^ Cease-fire talks underway in Najaf CNN, August 13, 2004
- ^ Iran’s Power Over Iraq | VICE on HBO, Vice Media, 2020-01-03, accessed on 2020-01-24
- ^ al-Rubaie, Mowaffak (January 3, 2020). "Iran's Power over Iraq" (Interview). Interviewed by Isobel Yeung.
- ^ Official Takes Case to U.S., but Skeptics Don’t Budge, "New York Times", 2007-05-08, accessed on 2007-05-09
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