Lahur Talabani

Lahur Talabani (Kurdish: لاهور تاڵەبانی; born 1975), also known as Lahur Sheikh Jangi Talabani (Kurdish: لاهور شێخ جەنگی تاڵەبانی) was the Co-President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, and the former Director of the Zanyari Agency, and Former Director of the Counter Terrorism Group (CTG). Known commonly as Sheikh Lahur, Talabani was a leading figure in the fight against terror especially in the fight against the Islamic State. After being losing a leadership battle and being ousted from the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Lahur proceeded to found his own party, the People's Front.

Lahur Talabani
Lahur Shex Jangi
Leader of the People's Front
Assumed office
18 February 2020
Serving with Bafel Talabani
Preceded byKosrat Rasul Ali
Personal details
Born1975
Koya, Erbil Governorate, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
CitizenshipIraqi and British
RelativesPolad Talabani
(brother)
Aras Talabani
(brother)
Aso Talabani
(brother)
Ako Talabani
(brother)
Hiwa Talabani
(brother)
Jalal Talabani (uncle)
Qubad Talabani (cousin)
Bafel Talabani (cousin)
EducationUniversity of Greenwich
Occupation
  • Former Director of CTG
  • Former Co-President of the Patriotic Union
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