Sheikh Khalaf al-Ulayyan (also transliterated as al-`Ulya) is an Iraqi politician and the leader of the Sunni Islamist-led Iraqi National Dialogue Council. The council joined the Iraqi Accord Front to contest the December 2005 general election. In April 2006 the Front nominated Ulayyan for the post of deputy prime minister. He was granted the title of General prior to his withdrawal from the military.
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External links Iraq: President takes lead to resolve political crisis rferl.org SHI'ITE opposition to AL-JA'FARI nomination growing rferl.org Interview: Two Iraqi Legislators Comment On Al-Ja'fari Nomination