Bašar al-Assad

Bašar al-Assad is the President of Syria, having held the position since July 2000 following the death of his father, Hafez al-Assad. He is a controversial figure, known for his authoritarian rule and the brutal crackdown on dissent during the Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011. Despite widespread condemnation, he has remained in power with significant support from allies such as Russia and Iran. His regime has been accused of numerous human rights violations, including the use of chemical weapons against civilians. In recent years, he has sought to consolidate power and regain control over territories lost during the conflict, often leveraging his relationships with foreign allies to maintain his position.