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Bashar Assad
Born on September 11, 1965, Bashar Assad took control of Syria after his father died in 2000.
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Reports & Analysis
Could the EU-Lebanon aid deal backfire on Syrian refugees?
Could the EU-Lebanon aid deal backfire on Syrian refugees?
Experts say the EU's recent aid deal for Lebanon could exacerbate existing tensions and increase irregular migration.
Israel-Iran tensions: Is Syria the new battlefield?
Israel-Iran tensions: Is Syria the new battlefield?
Israel has been bombing Syria covertly for years, trying to weaken anti-Israel forces. Will things escalate in Syria?
On Tripoli's Syria Street, calm masks Lebanon's deep scars
On Tripoli's Syria Street, calm masks Lebanon's deep scars
This Lebanese street was once a microcosm of the war across the border. Things are quieter now, but the calm is fragile.
Syria: Suicide drones increasingly targeting civilians
Syria: Suicide drones increasingly targeting civilians
After 13 years of civil war, the situation in Syria is worsening as the government uses armed drones against farmers.
Syria: New wave of violence after protester death?
Syria: New wave of violence after protester death?
After months of peaceful anti-government protests, a protester was killed by security forces for the first time.
Syria earthquake: A year on, 'situation is devastating'
Syria earthquake: A year on, 'situation is devastating'
A year after the major earthquake, Syrians continue to suffer while President Assad has returned to the political stage.
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In the spotlight
Syria: Could making 'domicide' a war crime bring justice?
Calls to classify the destruction of housing as a war crime are growing. But how would that work in court?
Syria: Intensified bombing worsens misery in northwest
For Syrians near the Turkish border, recent violence has made an already precarious humanitarian situation devastating.
Captagon: German bust shows drug becoming common in Europe
The psychostimulant drug is a huge concern in the Middle East and Europe. What is it, and where does it come from?
Syria's Deir el-Zour: Unrest quelled without shared road map
The latest clashes were fueled by the anger of Arab tribes under Kurdish control amid the influence of opposing backers.
Syria protests: New revolution or economic issue?
Anti-government protests have gained momentum. Some say a new revolution is starting, while others point to the economy.
Russia, Assad, UN? How to get aid to millions in Syria now
After the end of a UN mandate, the future of aid deliveries into northern Syria is worryingly uncertain.