Iraq’s former president Barham Salih named UN refugee chief

Iraq’s former president Barham Salih has been chosen as the next high commissioner for refugees for the United Nations, a letter shows.

The letter signed by United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres and dated December 11 says Salih has been appointed for a five-year term beginning January 1, 2026.

The appointment is provisional and needs to be approved by UNHCR’s Executive Committee, the document shows.

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