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We have come to realize we have to become more intelligent and act in a preventative way against terrorist groups seeking to steal nuclear materials and technology
New nuclear watchdog is formed Sep 30, 2008
In my opinion, any military strike -- as I mentioned -- is the worst thing that can happen now
ElBaradei warns against Iran attack Jun 22, 2008
It will make the Middle East turn into a ball of fire
ElBaradei warns against Iran attack Jun 22, 2008
With unilateral military actions, countries are undermining international agreements, and we are at a historic turning point
Deputy PM's Iran nukes threat denounced Jun 08, 2008
You don't really even need to have a nuclear weapon
More countries seeking nuclear programs May 12, 2008
Mohamed Mustafa ElBaradei (Arabic: محمد مصطفى البرادعى, Muḥammad Muṣṭafā al-Barādʿī, Egyptian Arabic pronunciation: ; born June 17, 1942) is an Egyptian law scholar and diplomat. He was the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), an inter-governmental organisation under the auspices of the United Nations, from December 1997 to November 2009. ElBaradei and the IAEA were jointly awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2005. ElBaradei was also an important figure in the 2011 Egyptian protests which culminated in the resignation of Hosni Mubarak.
ElBaradei was born and raised in Cairo, Egypt. He was one of five children of Mostafa ElBaradei, an attorney who headed the Egyptian Bar Association and often found himself at odds with the regime of President Gamal Abdel Nasser. ElBaradei's father was also a supporter of democratic rights in Egypt, supporting a free press and an independent judiciary.
ElBaradei is married to Aida El-Kachef, an early-childhood teacher. They have two children: a daughter, Laila, who is a lawyer living in London; and a son, Mostafa, who is an IT manager living in Cairo. They also have one granddaughter, Maya.