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Mohamed ElBaradei

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Mohamed ElBaradei is an Egyptian diplomat and international civil servant who served as director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency from 1997 to 2009. His tenure included nuclear inspections and diplomatic disputes involving Iraq, Iran, and other states. In 2005, ElBaradei and the IAEA jointly received the Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to prevent military uses of nuclear energy and promote its safe, peaceful application.

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Why did Mohamed ElBaradei receive the Nobel Peace Prize?

ElBaradei and the International Atomic Energy Agency jointly received the 2005 Nobel Peace Prize. The award recognized their work to prevent nuclear energy from being used for military purposes and to promote its safe, peaceful use.

What did ElBaradei say about Iraq's alleged nuclear weapons program?

As IAEA director general, he reported before the 2003 invasion that inspectors had not found evidence Iraq had revived a nuclear weapons program. The agency also determined that documents alleging Iraqi attempts to obtain uranium from Niger were not authentic.

How long was ElBaradei director general of the IAEA?

He led the agency from 1997 until 2009, completing three terms. His tenure covered inspection disputes involving Iraq, Iran, and North Korea.

Did ElBaradei hold office in Egypt after the Arab Spring?

Yes. He briefly served as Egypt's interim vice president in 2013 and resigned after security forces violently dispersed protest camps.

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