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 (59 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4 | 1.75 | 0.26% | +90% | 8,654,622 | 43,216 | $700,000 | 3,495$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,618 | $62,000 | 32$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 18,576 | $450,000 | 185$ |
| Totals | 6 | 58,944,514 | 64,410 | $1,212,000 | 3,712$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad's regime has received support from Russia during the Syrian conflict.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is a former Syrian leader over whom the ICC has no jurisdiction.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad was the long-time dictator of Syria who was overthrown by Ahmed al-Sharaa.
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Argentina:
Bashar al-Ásad's regime is mentioned as being protected by Russian missiles.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is the former dictator of Syria who was overthrown by Ahmed al-Sharaa's militia.
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Costa Rica:
Bashar al Asad is mentioned as the president of Syria who fell from power in December.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is the former regime leader whose loyalists are in conflict with the new government.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad received military support from Iran during the Syrian civil war.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is the ousted dictator of Syria whose regime is under scrutiny for human rights violations.
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Switzerland:
Bashar al-Asad is the dictator whose regime was recently overthrown.
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