Bashar al-Assad | Family, Biography, & Facts | Britannica
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WebApr 9, 2024 · Bashar al-Assad (born September 11, 1965, Damascus, Syria) Syrian president from 2000. He succeeded his father, Hafez al-Assad, who had ruled Syria since 1971. In spite of early hopes that his presidency would usher in an era of democratic reform and economic revival, Bashar al-Assad largely continued his father’s authoritarian …
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