Rifaat al-Assad
Rifaat al-Assad is the uncle of Bashar al-Assad and a former high-ranking military official in Syria. Known for his powerful position during Hafez al-Assad's regime, he was often regarded as the 'strongman' behind the scenes. Recently, he has been in the news due to the chaotic circumstances surrounding Bashar's flight from Syria, where family members sought his help to escape the collapsing regime.
Born on Nov 15, 1937 (88 years old)
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Rifaat al-Assad is Bashar's uncle who was in a panic after Bashar fled Syria, unsure of how to escape.
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