Basar al-Aszad

Basar al-Aszad has been the President of Syria since 2000, following the death of his father, Hafez al-Asad. His regime has been marked by a brutal civil war that began in 2011, leading to widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis in the country. Despite international condemnation and calls for his resignation, Asad has maintained power with the support of allies such as Russia and Iran. His government has been accused of numerous human rights violations, including the use of chemical weapons against civilians.