Born in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1962. Studied production engineering at the University of Technology. He discontinued his studies, however, to devote his time to literary writing. Worked at the Iraqi, Jo...visualizza altroBorn in Baghdad, Iraq, in 1962. Studied production engineering at the University of Technology. He discontinued his studies, however, to devote his time to literary writing. Worked at the Iraqi, Jordanian, and Palestinian Press. Participated in the Iran-Iraq war (1980) and the Gulf War (1991). Lived under siege since the beginning of 1990. Had a warrant for his arrest as a result of publishing a short story. Left Baghdad in 1996 and joined political opposition, No-Fly Zone. Left northern Iraq and immigrated to Canada in 1999. Published five novels in Arabic.
Prizes
International France Radio for short stories in 1994
Naji Naaman, Beirut in 2007visualizza meno