Iraqi woman claims record age of 137; authorities investigate
According to the information on Rawshe Qassim's identification card, the woman is currently 137 years old. Reportedly, she gave birth to her first child over a hundred years ago. These extraordinary claims have sparked the interest of authorities, who are now thoroughly verifying the authenticity of her records.
6:44 PM EST, November 25, 2024
According to the latest data from the census conducted on November 20th, Iraq's population now stands at 45.4 million. This information was announced by the country's Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia al-Sudani.
One of the more unusual participants in this year’s census was Rawshe Qassim, a resident of the Sinjar district in the Nineveh province. According to TVN24, she has gained fame due to her identity documents suggesting she was born in 1887, which would make her 137 years old.
Claims to be 137 years old. Authorities want to verify it
The case has attracted interest not only from the media but also from authorities, who have announced plans to verify the data on her identification card.
Despite her advanced age, Rawshe Qassim still enjoys relatively good health, although she cannot see and requires assistance with daily activities. She lives with her elderly son, who is supported by her grandson as needed.
In an interview with journalists, Qassim appealed to the authorities for financial support, emphasizing her difficult financial situation.
I beg to be granted a pension from social security. I am struggling with illness, and as long as I live, I have to pay for food and other needs, she appealed.
According to available information, she gave birth to her first child in 1917, further highlighting the uniqueness of her story.
If Rawshe Qassim’s age is confirmed, she will become the longest-living person in history. The current record-holder is Jeanne Calment, a Frenchwoman who died in 1997 at the age of 122 years and 164 days. The story of the Kurd from the Nineveh province is unique as she lives in conditions vastly different from those of previous record-holders, further arousing interest.
