Lakhdar Brahimi facts for kids
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Lakhdar Brahimi
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| Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 5 June 1991 – 3 February 1993 |
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| Prime Minister | Sid Ahmed Ghozali Belaid Abdessalam |
| Preceded by | Sid Ahmed Ghozali |
| Succeeded by | Redha Malek |
| United Nations and Arab League Envoy to Syria | |
| In office 1 September 2012 – 31 May 2014 |
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| Secretary General | Ban Ki-moon (UN) Nabil Elaraby (AL) |
| Preceded by | Kofi Annan |
| Succeeded by | Staffan de Mistura |
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| Born | 1 January 1934 El Azizia, French Algeria |
| Political party | National Liberation Front |
| Children | Salah Brahimi, Princess Rym al-Ali, Salem Brahimi |
| Relatives | Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan (son-in-law) |
| Alma mater | University of Algiers |
Lakhdar Brahimi is a well-known diplomat from Algeria. A diplomat is someone who helps different countries talk to each other and solve problems peacefully. He worked for the United Nations (UN) and the Arab League. From 2012 to 2014, he was a special envoy, which means he was sent to help find peace in Syria.
Before that, he was the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Algeria from 1991 to 1993. This job meant he was in charge of Algeria's relationships with other countries. He also led a special UN group in 2000 that wrote an important report about UN peacekeeping missions. This report is often called "The Brahimi Report."
Lakhdar Brahimi is also a member of The Elders. This is a group of respected world leaders who work together for global peace and human rights. He also helps organizations that promote good leadership and justice around the world.
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Early Life and Education
Lakhdar Brahimi was born in 1934 in a place called El Azizia, near Tablat, in Algeria. At that time, Algeria was under French rule. He went to school in Algeria and France. He studied law and political science, which are subjects about how countries are governed.
In 1956, he joined the fight for Algeria's independence from France. For five years, he lived in Jakarta, Indonesia. There, he represented the National Liberation Front (Algeria), which was the group fighting for Algeria's freedom. He traveled around Southeast Asia to get support from other countries for Algeria's independence.
Diplomatic Career
Lakhdar Brahimi has had many important roles in his career. He was a special representative for the UN in countries like Afghanistan and Iraq. Before 2001, he also worked in Haiti for the UN. During his time there, he faced a dangerous situation but managed to escape.
From 1984 to 1991, he worked for the Arab League, which is an organization of Arab countries. Then, from 1991 to 1993, he served as Algeria's Minister for Foreign Affairs. He also led the group that created the famous "Brahimi Report" for the UN. This report looked at how UN peacekeeping missions could be improved.
In April 2004, Brahimi visited Baghdad, Iraq. He was there to help plan how and when elections could be held in Iraq. He said that violence in the country could delay these important elections. He believed that fair elections were the best way for Iraq to have a strong and legitimate government.
Brahimi also suggested that a temporary council in Iraq should be replaced. He felt that some of its members should not be part of the new government. He later expressed his disappointment with how things were handled in Iraq. He even resigned from his role as UN envoy to Iraq in June 2004.
In 2008, the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, asked Brahimi to lead an investigation. This investigation looked into the safety of UN staff after bombings in Algiers in 2007.
On August 17, 2012, Lakhdar Brahimi was chosen as the new peace envoy for Syria. He took over from Kofi Annan. His job was to try and find a peaceful solution to the conflict in Syria.
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On May 13, 2014, the UN announced that Brahimi would leave his role as special envoy to Syria at the end of that month.
In December 2016, Brahimi spoke about the relationship between Algeria and Morocco. He hoped they could work together on economic issues. In March 2019, he was asked to lead a national meeting in Algeria. This meeting was meant to suggest a new constitution and set a date for the presidential election.
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Career Highlights
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Here are some of the important jobs Lakhdar Brahimi has held:
- Representative for the National Liberation Front in Indonesia: 1956–1961
- Ambassador to Egypt, Sudan, and the Arab League: 1963–1970
- Ambassador to the United Kingdom: 1971–1979
- Diplomatic Adviser to the President: 1982–1984
- Undersecretary General of the Arab League: 1984–1991
- Arab League Special Envoy for Lebanon: 1989–1991
- Foreign Minister of Algeria: 1991–1993
- United Nations Special Envoy for South Africa: 1993–1994
- United Nations Special Envoy for Haiti: 1994–1996
- United Nations Special Envoy for Afghanistan: 1997–1999 and 2001–2004
- Chairperson of the Independent Panel on United Nations Peace Operations: 2000
- United Nations Special Envoy for Iraq: 2004
- United Nations and Arab League Special Envoy for Syria: 2012–2014
Awards and Recognition
Honours
Lakhdar Brahimi has received many honours from different countries:
Algeria: First Class of the National Order of Merit
Chile: Grand Cross of the Order of Merit
France: Commander of the Order of Legion of Honour
Jordan: Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Renaissance
South Africa: Grand Officer of the Order of Good Hope
Tunisia: Commander of the Order of the Republic
USA: Medal of the Four Freedoms Award
Yemen: Collar of the Order of the Unity
Awards
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He has also received several awards for his work:
- 2016: Human Rights Prize (France)
- 2016: Emir Abdelkader Prize for Living Together
- 2014: Wateler Peace Prize
- 2011: Special Jury Prize for Conflict Prevention from the Fondation Chirac
- 2006: Hesse Peace Prize
- 2004: Dag Hammarskjöld Medal of Honor
Honorary Degrees
Lakhdar Brahimi has been given special honorary degrees from several universities:
- 2018: Waseda University
- 2017: University of Ottawa
- 2017: University of Algiers
- 2016: Sciences Po
Personal Life
Lakhdar Brahimi can speak three languages fluently: Arabic, French, and English.
He is married to Mila Bacic Brahimi. They have three children. His son, Salah Brahimi, works as a CEO for a company in Washington, DC. His daughter, Princess Rym al-Ali, used to be a news reporter. She is married to Prince Ali bin Hussein of Jordan and lives in Amman, Jordan. His other son, Salem Brahimi, lives in Paris, France.
See also
In Spanish: Lajdar Brahimi para niños
