Bashar Hafez al-Assad
Biography
Bashar Hafez al-Assad is a Syrian politician who has been the President of Syria since 17 July 2000. In addition, he is commander-in-chief of the Syrian Armed Forces and Regional Secretary of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party's branch in Syria. His father, Hafez al-Assad, was President of Syria from 1971 to 2000.
- Known For: Acting
- Birthday: 1965-09-11
- Place of Birth: Damascus, Syria
- Also Known As: Bashar al-Assad, بَشَّار حَافِظ الْأَسَد, Bachar el-Assad
