Maher al-Assad
Maher al-Assad is the younger brother of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and a key figure in the Syrian regime, known for his role in the country's military and security apparatus. As the head of the Syrian Army's Fourth Division, Maher has been instrumental in the regime's efforts to suppress dissent during the ongoing Syrian civil war, often associated with brutal tactics against opposition forces. His influence and actions have made him a controversial figure both domestically and internationally, contributing to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria.
Born on Dec 08, 1966 (58 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 3.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 17,799 | $2,700,000 | 708$ |
| France | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 32,250 | $2,700,000 | 1,334$ |
| Totals | 2 | 133,159,522 | 50,049 | $5,400,000 | 2,042$ |
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France:
Maher Al-Assad is the brother of Bachar Al-Assad and was in charge of protecting captagon workshops.
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United Kingdom:
Maher al-Assad is the brother of Syria’s ousted president.
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United Kingdom:
Maher al-Assad is the commander of the fourth armoured brigade and the brother of Bashar al-Assad.
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Kenya:
Maher al-Assad was a shadowy, menacing figure in Assad's Syria, branded 'the butcher' by the opposition.
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Mexico:
Maher al-Assad is noted as the brother of Bashar al-Assad and involved in drug distribution.
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