Ahmad Badreddín Hasún

Ahmad Badreddín Hasún is a former Grand Mufti of Syria, appointed by Bashar al-Assad in 2004, known for his strong support of the Assad regime. His position was abolished in 2021 following a decree from Assad, which led to his retirement. Recently, he has been in the news due to reports of his detention at a Syrian airport while attempting to flee the country, reflecting the ongoing turmoil and shifting power dynamics in Syria.