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Assad

American

[ah-sahd] / ɑˈsɑd /

noun

Hafez al 1928?–2000, Syrian military and political leader: president from 1971.

Assad British

/ ˈasat /

noun

Hafiz al (ˈhafɪz æl). 1928–2000, Syrian statesman and general; president of Syria (1971–2000)
his son, Bashar al (bæʃəæl). born 1965, Syrian statesman; president of Syria from 2000

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"I have no doubt that all issues related to the presence of our soldiers in Syria will also be discussed during today's talks," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Wednesday ahead of the meeting, while declining to comment on Assad.

From Barron's

Since coming to power after the fall of the Assad regime, Sharaa has repeatedly vowed to protect Syria's minorities.

From BBC

The new Syrian government, led by former rebel leader Sharaa, took power in December 2024 after a lightning offensive that toppled Assad, an authoritarian leader.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ahmed al-Sharaa, also known by his nom-de-guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, has been serving as the country's president since his rebel group ousted Assad and solidified control.

From BBC

Within days, Assad and his family were flying into exile in Moscow.

From BBC

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