Who is Bashar al-Assad?
Q: Who is Bashar al-Assad?
A: Bashar al-Assad is the president of Syria and the head of the Ba'ath Party in Syria.
Q: When was Bashar al-Assad born?
A: Bashar al-Assad was born on September 11, 1965.
Q: How long has Bashar al-Assad been in power?
A: Bashar al-Assad has been in power since the death of his father Hafez al-Assad (1930-2000), who had ruled Syria since 1971.
Q: When was Bashar al-Assad first elected?
A: Bashar al-Assad was first elected in 2000.
Q: Was Bashar al-Assad ever opposed in his elections?
A: No, Bashar al-Assad was unopposed each time he was elected because no-one else was allowed to stand against him.
Q: How many times has Bashar al-Assad been re-elected?
A: Bashar al-Assad has been re-elected once, in 2007.
Q: What political party is Bashar al-Assad the head of in Syria?
A: Bashar al-Assad is the head of the Ba'ath Party in Syria.
