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Who’s Who: General Ghassan Tarraf, Newly Appointed Commander of the Republican Guard
Monday October 30th, 2023
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
His military career was marred by allegations of involvement in crimes and massacres in areas such as Daraa.
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“Abu Ali Khodr” – Unveiling the Enigmatic Power Player in Syria’s Complex Landscape
Monday August 28th, 2023
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Khader Ali Taher has rapidly ascended the ranks of influence and power in war-torn Syria.
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Who is Hind Abboud Kabawat: A Fighter for Peace and Equality
Monday June 12th, 2023
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Hind Kabawat is a prominent figure in interfaith peacebuilding and conflict resolution, focusing on Syria.
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Khaled Zubeidi: New Economic Arm Working with Advisor at Presidential Palace
Monday November 14th, 2022
by AL-SOURIA NET (Opposition website)
Zubaidi is linked to Yasar Hussein Ibrahim, head of the economic and financial office of the presidency, according to al-Souria Net.
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The Opposition’s Grand Mufti of Syria: Who is Sheikh Osama al-Rifai?
Wednesday December 1st, 2021
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Who is Sheikh Osama al-Rifai, the new Grand Mufti of Syria appointed by the Opposition after the position was abolished by Assad.
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Ethan A. Goldrich Replaces Aimee Cutrona
Thursday September 23rd, 2021
by BUREAU OF NEAR EASTERN AFFAIRS
Who is Ethan Goldrich, the new Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, with responsibility for the Levant and Syria engagement.
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Who are the Five New Ministers in the Arnous Government
Friday August 13th, 2021
by ENAB BALADI (Opposition website)
Academics, a former presidential candidate, and an SSNP minister. Who are the five new ministers in the new Arnous Government?
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Who is Salem al-Meslet: Head of the Syrian Opposition Coalition
Tuesday July 20th, 2021
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
A political scientist with ties to gulf countries and Syrian tribes: Who is Salem al-Meslet, the new head of the Syrian Opposition Coalition?
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Ali Youssef Hamad Appointed Head of the Military’s Cyber Warfare
Monday June 14th, 2021
by ZAMAN AL-WASL (Opposition website)
After joining the Cyber Warfare department in 1987, Ali Youssef Hamad rose through the ranks until being nominated as the head of the institution, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
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Iran Appoints New Ambassador to Syria: Who is He?
Tuesday May 11th, 2021
by ALSOURIA NET (Opposition website)
Syria is soon to receive a new ambassador from Iran, replacing Jawad Turkabadi who has served since 2017, reports Al-Souria Net.
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Mahmoud Mar’ai Runs for Presidency
Tuesday May 4th, 2021
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Lawyer Mahmoud Mar’ai is the only opposition figure running for the presidency in Syria.
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Who’s Who: Major General Rafiq Mahmoud Shahadah
Friday November 6th, 2020
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Major General Rafiq Shahadah has been a prominent figure in Syria for decades and has been linked to numerous crimes and corruption.
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Who’s Who: Prime Minister Hussein Arnous
Thursday September 17th, 2020
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Hussein Arnous was appointed Prime Minister in 2020, but has had a long career in the Assad regimes, aiding corruption and providing unwavering support.
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Who’s Who: Talal Barazi
Monday May 18th, 2020
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
Talal Barazi has been named as the Minister of Local Trade and Consumer Protection, but before that he was a highly contentious Governor of Homs, where he was disliked in equal measures by both sides.
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Who’s Who: Fahd al-Masri
Tuesday April 21st, 2020
by THE SYRIAN OBSERVER
With people speculating about a change at the top of Syrian politics, Israeli author and Arab affairs specialist Edy Cohen has proposed that Fahd al-Masri, who has been involved with the opposition, could be a viable replacement.
