Said Shihab Ahmad
Said Shihab Ahmad served as Iraq’s chargé d’affaires in Washington before the appointment of Samir Sumaidaie. The spring 2006 diplomatic precedence list dates his acting service from 9 August 2005, and a May 2006 press freedom appeal was addressed to him in that capacity. 1, 2
Ahmad had previously represented Iraq in United Nations committee discussions. In a 2002 Third Committee debate, he addressed racism and Palestinian self-determination on behalf of the Iraqi delegation. 3
Washington Appointments
- Iraq — Chargé d’affaires, 2005–2006
Sources
- Diplomatic List, Spring 2006
Precedence list p. VIII: Said Shihab Ahmad, chargé ad interim, 9 August 2005
- Press freedom letter to Iraqi officials, 8 May 2006
Addressed to Said Shihab Ahmad, Chargé d’Affaires, Washington
- Third Committee debate on self-determination, 2002
Statement by Said Shihab Ahmad, Iraq
- Said Shihab Ahmad — mission record (2005–2006)
Biography checked 2026-10-29.
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