Statement by Ambassador James Jeffrey on the Death of Hamayel Khan

July 28, 2011

I was saddened to learn of the death of Hamayel Khan, mother of Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani, and wife of the late respected leader, Mullah Mustafa Barzani.  The U.S. Embassy offers our heartfelt condolences to President Barzani and his family. We share their sorrow at the loss of this extraordinary woman who was for many difficult years an inspiration to her family and her people.