Career
Prior to the United States-led 2003 invasion of Iraq, Yelda dedicated himself to the legal counsel and assistance projects for the Iraqi immigrants in London, England from 1987 until 2003, when he returned to Iraq. During his time in London, Yelda co-founded the anti-Baath organization the Iraqi Liberation Coalition with friend Ayad Allawi. In early 2004, he was appointed as Iraq"s 14th new ambassador to the Vatican.
In November 2004, Yelda met with Pope John Paul II and talked about the situation of the Christian minority in Iraq.
