Ibrahim Ahmed

Quick Facts

• Region: Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq
• Born: 1914, Sulaymaniyah
• Died: 2000, London
• Known for: Kurdish literature and political leadership

Overview

Ibrahim Ahmed was a Kurdish writer and jurist who played a major role in Iraqi Kurdish political life. He is also recognized for his literary contributions and support of Kurdish cultural institutions.

His work linked Kurdish literature to political and social change in the mid-20th century.

Life and Work

Ahmed helped found the Gelawêj literary journal and later co-founded the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan. He wrote novels and essays that influenced Kurdish intellectual life.

Legacy

He is remembered both as a writer and as a key figure in modern Kurdish political history.