Maher al-Assad
Maher al-Assad is the younger brother of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and a key figure in the Syrian regime, known for his role in the country's military and security apparatus. As the head of the Syrian Army's Fourth Division, Maher has been instrumental in the regime's efforts to suppress dissent during the ongoing Syrian civil war, often associated with brutal tactics against opposition forces. His influence and actions have made him a controversial figure both domestically and internationally, contributing to the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis in Syria.
Born on Dec 08, 1966 (59 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 1.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 75,095 | $2,700,000 | 2,987$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 75,095 | $2,700,000 | 2,987$ |
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Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Maher al-Assad was sentenced to death for crimes against humanity alongside his brother.
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Cabo Verde:
Maher al-Assad was also sentenced to death in absentia for his role in the regime's crimes.
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Canada:
Maher al-Assad was a former commander of the Syrian military’s 4th Armored Division, which has been accused of killings, torture, extortion and drug trafficking.
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United Kingdom:
A Syrian court has sentenced the country’s former president Bashar al-Assad and his brother Maher to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes.
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Kenya:
Assad's brother Maher, who ran the army's elite Fourth Division, was also sentenced to death in absentia.
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Serbia:
Maher al-Assad is noted for overseeing the production and trafficking of amphetamines in Syria.
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Romania:
Maher al-Assad is noted for coordinating the production and trafficking of Captagon in Syria.
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Liechtenstein:
Maher al-Assad is one of the most powerful military leaders of the regime and brother of Bashar al-Assad.
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Ukraine:
Maher al-Assad, Bashar's brother, commands the elite Fourth Division and is accused of numerous war crimes.
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Croatia:
Maher al-Assad, Bashar's brother, has been helping others escape during the chaos of the regime's collapse.
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