Nadim Lataif (born 1936) is a Lebanese retired security officer who served as the general director of General Security between 1988 and 1990. After retiring from the post he joined the
Free Patriotic Movement (FPM) and resigned from the FPM in 2010.
Early life and education
Lataif was born
Baadarâne
Baadarâne ( ar, بعدران '), is an area in Chouf, Mont Liban, Lebanon. Baadarane is away from Beirut at an elevation of 1,050 meters .
Baadarane is a town with an elevation of 1050m. It is known for the remains in al (Meydan) which is an o ...
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Chouf District
Chouf (also spelled Shouf, Shuf or Chuf, in ''Jabal ash-Shouf''; french: La Montagne du Chouf) is a historic region of Lebanon, as well as an administrative district in the governorate (muhafazat) of Mount Lebanon.
Geography
Located south-east o ...
, Lebanon, in 1936.
[ He hails from a Christian family.]Saint Joseph University
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where he received a degree in law.[ He also obtained a diploma from the Military College in Beirut.][ In addition, he attended courses in security at the American ]Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Career and activities
Lataif started his career as a lieutenant in the Lebanese Interior Security Forces (ISF) and later, was promoted brigadier general in the ISF.[ He became a major general at the same institution.][ He was appointed general director of General Security in October 1988 and served in the post until 1990.][
Following his retirement Lataif joined the FPM headed by ]Michel Aoun
Michel Naim Aoun ( ar, ميشال نعيم عون ; born 30 September 1933) is a Lebanese politician and former military general who served as the President of Lebanon from 31 October 2016 until 30 October 2022.
Born in Haret Hreik to a Mar ...
. He was detained 7 August 2001 along with other Christian activists due to the allegations of harming Lebanon's relationship with Syria and of insulting Lebanese President Emile Lahoud.[ Lataif resigned from the party in June 2010 because of his disputes with Aoun.]
Personal life
Lataif is married to Wadad Jabbour and has two daughters.
Awards
Lataif is the recipient of the National Order of the Cedar.[
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References
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1936 births
Living people
People from Chouf District
Directors of the General Directorate of General Security
Lebanese major generals
Free Patriotic Movement politicians
Saint Joseph University alumni
Recipients of the National Order of the Cedar
Lebanese prisoners and detainees