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Bashar al-Assad was just 34 years old when he became president of Syria on July 17, 2000. Although elections were held instead of a referendum, and Bashar al-Assad was the only candidate, his rise to power was seen by Syrians as a breath of fresh air. But in reality, just a few years later, the young ophthalmologist began ruling the country using the same authoritarian methods as his father, General Hafiz al-Assad, who died in June 2000. The Baath Party, which came to power in a military coup in 1963, has remained a pillar of the Syrian regime. Since then, until recently, the country has been under a state of emergency. The founder of the dynasty, Hafiz al-Assad, took power in 1971 in another coup, and ruled Syria with an iron fist until his death. #ItsInteresting Anyone who wants to support our channel can become a sponsor! / @tointeresujace7074