Assad

[ ah-sahd ]

/ ɑˈsɑd /

Ha·fez al [hah-fez el] /hɑˈfɛz ɛl/,1928?–2000, Syrian military and political leader: president from 1971.

Example sentences from the Web for assad

He is a true advocate for human rights who has paid a horrible price for standing up against the Assad dictatorship.

Behind Bars for the Holidays: 11 Political Prisoners We Want to See Free In 2015 |Movements.Org |December 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The world should stand in solidarity with him and the many other victims of the Assad regime.

Behind Bars for the Holidays: 11 Political Prisoners We Want to See Free In 2015 |Movements.Org |December 25, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
All three envisage Assad staying in power—at least in the short term.

The Obama Administration Has Assad Amnesia |Jamie Dettmer |December 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The peace process is in a coma; and ISIS, Hamas, Assad, Hezbollah, and the Iranian mullahs make Israel look like the good guys.

The Inside Story of U.S. Meddling in Israel’s Elections |Aaron David Miller |December 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

News stories like this one at Vox expressed the consensus view that we were now allying with Assad.

Is Obama Done Playing Footsie With Assad? |Michael Tomasky |November 17, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
She has one request to make of him, that he shall release Assad.

The Complete Opera Book |Gustav Kobb
Assad has got a very handsome greyhound p. 66with him, of the long-haired breed, which has a wonderful nose for game.

A Pilgrimage to Nejd, Vol. 1 [of 2] |Anne Blunt
Challenged at the gate, he asked for Sherdil, the son of Assad.

Barclay of the Guides |Herbert Strang
Assad and Salman were just saying good-bye, for they had to go back to Melakh.

A Pilgrimage to Nejd, Vol. 1 [of 2] |Anne Blunt
"But this is not work fit for warriors of the hills," said Assad, looking a little blank.

Barclay of the Guides |Herbert Strang

Assad

/ (ˈasat) /

Hafiz al (ˈhafɪz æl). 1928–2000, Syrian statesman and general; president of Syria (1971–2000)

his son, Bashar al (bæʃəæl). born 1965, Syrian statesman; president of Syria from 2000