Bashar al-Asad
Bashar al-Asad is a Syrian politician who has served as the President of Syria since July 17, 2000. His presidency has been marked by a brutal civil war that began in 2011, leading to widespread human rights abuses and international condemnation. His government's use of military force against opposition groups and civilians has resulted in significant loss of life and massive displacement of people within and outside Syria.
Born on Sep 11, 1965 (60 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Switzerland | 6 | 2.17 | 0.56% | +20% | 8,654,622 | 58,237 | $700,000 | 4,710$ |
| Totals | 6 | 8,654,622 | 58,237 | $700,000 | 4,710$ |
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is the dictator who was ousted from Damascus by the Islamist rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is the dictator of Syria who has been in power since 2000.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is the dictator who was previously overthrown by Islamist forces.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad was the long-time ruler of Syria who was ousted by the Islamist militia HTS led by Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad was the president of Syria until he fled to Russia in December 2024.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is referred to as the brutal dictator of Syria.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is the former dictator of Syria whose regime faced opposition from Kurdish fighters.
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Guatemala:
Bashar al Asad is the deposed president of Syria who now lives in luxury exile in Moscow.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is referred to as the dictator who was overthrown by the HTS with the help of other militias.
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Colombia:
The attack against US troops in Syria was the first incident of this type since the overthrow of Bashar al Asad.
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