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He was a non-Muslim (Alawite) in a country which is three-quarters Sunni Muslim.

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Q: What was unusual about Bashar al-Assad the longtime president of the Arab nation of Syria?
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Who is the king of Syria?

Syria has no king, it has a president called, Bashar-Alassad.


What was unusual about Bashar Al Assad the longtime president of the Arab nation of Syria?

He was a non-Muslim (Alawite) in a country which is three-quarters Sunni Muslim.


What is the religion of asma al assad?

Asma al-Assad, the wife of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is a member of the Alawite sect, which is a branch of Shia Islam.


Who is Bashar al-Assad?

Bashar al-Assad is the President of Syria since 2000 to present.


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Who is the syrians president?

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Who is Syrian president?

The dictator Bashar al-Aassad


Is the President of Syria a Sunni?

No, Bashar al-Assad is an Alawite.


When did Bashar Assad become Syria president?

fourteen years. I beleive he assumed office on July, 17 2000


Why is Bashar al-Assad killing people?

Bashar Al-Assad is killing people because he wants to remain in power and the people will make him not president anymore.


Who was the president of Syria in 2006?

Bashar al-Assad was the president of Syria in 2006. He is the son of Hafez al-Assad, who was president of Syria from 1971 - 2000. After Bashar Al-Assad's father's death on 2000 June 10, he became the president one month later on July 17.


Who was the president of Syria in 2008?

Bashar al-Assad was the president of Syria in 2008. He is the son of Hafez al-Assad, who was president of Syria from 1971 - 2000. After Bashar Al-Assad's father's death on 2000 June 10, he became the president one month later on July 17.