Háfiz al-Asad
Háfiz al-Asad was the President of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000, known for his authoritarian rule and for establishing a strong military presence in the region; he was also the father of Bashar al-Asad, the current president.
Born on Oct 06, 1929 (96 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,592 | $700,000 | 614$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,592 | $700,000 | 614$ |
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Switzerland:
Hafiz al-Asad was Bashar al-Asad's father and ruled Syria for 30 years.
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Slovakia:
Háfiz al-Asad came to power in Syria after a coup in 1970 and is the father of the recently ousted president Bashar al-Asad.
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