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Ayad Allawi Fast Facts
Here’s a look at the life of Ayad Allawi, the former interim Prime Minister of Iraq.
Personal
1970s
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In charge of Baath organizations in Europe when he breaks from Saddam Hussein’s regime and goes into exile in London.
1978 – Survives an assassination attempt by Hussein supporters. He is beaten with an ax and hospitalized for almost a year.
1991 – Co-founds the Iraqi National Accord, a group in opposition to the Hussein led Baath Party.
April 2003
April 2004
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Resigns from the Iraq Governing Council security committee when the Coalition refuses to give the committee authority over security issues in Iraq.