Bashar al-Assad - Wikipedia
Bashar al-Assad [a] (born 11 September 1965) is a Syrian politician and dictator who has been the 19th and current president of Syria since 2000. [1] In addition, he is the commander-in …
Syria’s Rebels Struck When Assad’s Allies Were Weakened and ...
3 hours ago · Syria’s military historically struggled at urban warfare, but during the intense years of the civil war, its own air power and Russia’s allowed Mr. al-Assad to bomb the opposition …
The illusion of Assad’s grip on Syria shatters, as Russia ...
1 day ago · The Assad dynasty has been in power for 53 years, since 1971. While its mere survival is an accomplishment, it has little else to show for it.
Bashar al-Assad | Family, Biography, & Facts | Britannica
2 days ago · Bashar al-Assad, president of Syria since 2000, when he succeeded his father, Hafez al-Assad. In spite of early hopes that he would support democratic reforms, he largely …
What’s next for Syria’s President Bashar al-Assad and his ...
7 hours ago · A lightning offensive by opposition fighters in Syria is sweeping ahead after Aleppo has fallen. President Bashar al-Assad said they will be defeated despite little resistance from …
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad vows to 'crush' rebels after ...
1 day ago · Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to "crush" rebel forces after an insurgency offensive saw the government lose control of the city of Aleppo and dozens of …
Syria’s Assad trapped by rebel advance and refusal to compromise
6 hours ago · The Assad family’s perceived disregard for Syrians’ suffering and its own rapaciousness has helped spread discontent beyond the pocket of Assad opponents, and has …