Hafiz al-Assad
Hafiz al-Assad was a Syrian politician and military officer who served as the President of Syria from 1971 until his death in 2000. He was a leading figure in the Ba'ath Party and is known for establishing an authoritarian regime characterized by political repression, a strong security apparatus, and significant state control over the economy. His rule was marked by the suppression of dissent, particularly during the 1982 Hama massacre, where thousands were killed in an effort to quell an Islamist uprising.
Born on Mar 06, 1930 (95 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 35,855 | $1,400,000 | 1,074$ |
| Totals | 1 | 46,754,778 | 35,855 | $1,400,000 | 1,074$ |
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Hafiz al-Assad was the former president of Syria and the father of Bashar al-Assad.
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