Maher al-Assad
Bassel al-AssadBushra al-AssadMajd al-Assad
Bashar al-Assad/Siblings
Where does Rifaat al-Assad live?
Despite accusations, Rifaat has always denied culpability. He currently lives in exile in France.
How many kids does Bashar al-Assad have?
Bashar al-Assad
| Marshal Bashar al-Assad | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Asma Akhras ( m. 2000) |
| Relations | al-Assad family |
| Children | Hafez (b. 2001) Zein (b. 2003) Karim (b. 2004) |
| Parents | Hafez al-Assad (father) Anisa Makhlouf (mother) |
When was Bashar Al-Assad born?
September 11, 1965 (age 56 years)
Bashar al-Assad/Date of birth
How did the Assad family come to power in Syria?
In 1970, Hafez al-Assad, Bashar’s father, seized power after rising through the ranks of the Syrian armed forces, during which time he established a network of loyal Alawites by installing them in key posts.
Who is Bashar Al Assad mother?
Anisa Makhlouf
Bashar al-Assad/Mothers
How old is Rifaat Ali al-Assad?
Rifaat Ali al-Assad (Arabic: رفعت علي الأسد; born 22 August 1937) is the younger brother of the former President of Syria, Hafez Assad and Jamil Assad, and the uncle of the incumbent President Bashar al-Assad.
What is the al-Assad family known for?
The al-Assad family ( Arabic: عَائِلَة الْأَسَد ʿāʾilah al-ʾAsad) has ruled Syria since Hafez al-Assad became President of Syria in 1971 and established an authoritarian government under the control of the Ba’ath Party. After his death in 2000, his son Bashar succeeded him. The Assads are originally from Qardaha,…
Who are the brothers of Hafez al-Assad?
Ahmed al-Assad, was an older half-brother of Hafez al-Assad from Ali Sulayman’s first wife Sa’ada. Anwar al-Assad, Hilal al-Assad, was the president of the Syrian Arabian Horse Association.
Who is Hafiz al-Assad?
The Government of the United States is grateful to Syrian President Hafiz al-Assad and to Dr. Rifaat al-Assad for the humanitarian efforts they undertook which led to Mr. Dodge’s release.
