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 | 5 | 2.40 | 0.41% | +10% | 8,654,622 | 38,953 | $700,000 | 3,151$ |
| Venezuela | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 25,054 | $48,000 | 42$ |
| Totals | 6 | 37,090,565 | 64,007 | $748,000 | 3,193$ |
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is the former president of Syria whose regime was overthrown.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is the son of Hafez al-Asad and was the president of Syria before the regime's fall.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad was the dictator of Syria whose opponents were targeted by Russian submarines.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad was the dictator of Syria who left behind a devastated country after his regime was challenged.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is mentioned as the long-time ruler of Syria whose fall has influenced the number of asylum applications from Syrians.
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Venezuela:
The decrease in asylum seekers in Germany was mainly explained by the drop in applications from Syrian citizens after the fall of Bashar al-Asad's regime.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad was the dictator of Syria until he was overthrown by the rebel army.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad was overthrown in December, leading to a struggle for political control in Syria.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad was the dictator of Syria whose regime was overthrown, leading to ongoing conflict.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad was the former ruler of Syria under whose regime Salem Al Saad served as an officer.
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