Háfez el Asad
Háfez el Asad was the President of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000, known for establishing a one-party state under the Ba'ath Party and for his authoritarian rule. His regime was characterized by a strong security apparatus, suppression of political dissent, and significant centralization of power. Asad's legacy continues to influence Syrian politics, particularly through his son, Bashar al-Asad, who succeeded him and has faced ongoing civil unrest and conflict since 2011.
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Háfez el Asad was the president of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000.
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