Bashar al-Assad

Profession: Dictator and President of Syria

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Biography: The dictator of Syria since taking over from his father, Hafez al-Assad, in 2000.

A decade into his reign the Syrian Civil War began as an uprising to topple him from power. More than 350,000 people have been killed since the beginning of the war.

Born: September 11, 1965
Birthplace: Damascus, Syria
Age: 58 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo

Historical Events

2014-01-06 Truce begins between Free Syrian Army and forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad in northern Damascus
2014-05-29 President Obama approves US military training of 'moderate' Syrian rebels to fight the regime of Bashar al-Assad and al Qaeda-linked groups
2014-07-16 Bashar al-Assad is sworn in for a third term as President of Syria

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