Akeel Al Saffar

Akeel Al Saffar (عقيل الصفار) is an Iraqi politician. Al Saffar lived in exile for decades, opposing the regime of Saddam Hussein. He held the position of Deputy Minister for National Security Affairs from 2004 to 2018.

Al Saffar's first name is sometimes rendered as Aqeel.

Political career
Al Saffar was in exile from the early years of the regime of Saddam Hussein. This meant he, nor many other Iraqi politicians could take part in Iraqi politics. He served as Deputy Minister for National Security Affairs under successive governments and Prime Ministers.