Sheikh Khalaf al-Ulayyan (also transliterated as al-`Ulya) is an Iraqi politician and the leader of the

Sunni Sunni Islam () is the largest branch of Islam, followed by 85–90% of the world's Muslims. Its name comes from the word '' Sunnah'', referring to the tradition of Muhammad. The differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims arose from a disagr ...

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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SHI'ITE opposition to AL-JA'FARI nomination growing

Interview: Two Iraqi Legislators Comment On Al-Ja'fari Nomination Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Members of the Council of Representatives of Iraq Iraqi people of Arab descent Iraqi Sunni Muslims Iraqi National Dialogue Council politicians {{iraq-politician-stub