Iraqi woman may dethrone world's oldest title at 137
According to the information on Rawshe Qassim's identification card, the woman is currently 137 years old. Moreover, she reportedly gave birth to her first child more than a hundred years ago. Such extraordinary claims have piqued the interest of the authorities, who have decided to verify the authenticity of the records in the documents closely.
According to the latest data obtained during the census conducted on 20th November, Iraq's population now stands at 45.4 million people. 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, the Kurd has gained fame due to the extraordinary age suggested by her identity documents – they indicate that she was born in 1887, which would mean she is 137 years old.
Claims to be 137 years old. Authorities want to verify it
The case has attracted the attention not only of the media but also of the authorities, who have announced the verification of the data contained in her identification card.
Despite her advanced age, Rawshe Qassim still enjoys relatively good health, although she cannot see and requires help with daily activities. The woman lives with her elderly son, and in many matters, her grandson assists her.
In an interview with journalists, the Kurd appealed to the authorities for financial support, highlighting her challenging 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, which would further substantiate the uniqueness of her story.
If Rawshe Qassim’s age is confirmed, she will become the longest-living person in history. So far, the record-holder has been considered to be 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 because she lives in completely different conditions than previous record-holders, which further arouses interest.
