Iman al-Asadi


Iman Khaleel Shaalan al-Asadi is a Liberal Iraqi politician and former lawmaker of the Council of Representatives of Iraq.

Personal life

Al-Asadi was born in Karbala. She studied political science at the University of Cairo and International law at the University of Baghdad. In 2003 she was a professor of law at Al-Mustansiriya University.

Political career

Prior to her election in 2005 Al-Asadi was a member of some civil society organizations in Baghdad between 2004 and 2005. She was then nominated for the Western Constituency of Karbala for January 2005 elections. In 2005, Al-Asadi was elected one of advisors committee of Council of Representatives of Iraq. Al-Asadi was also a Member of the National Iraqi Alliance.

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