The Assad family before 1994. Front: Hafez al-Assad and his wife, Anisa Makhlouf. Rear, left to right: Maher, Bashar, Basil, Majid, and Bushra al-Assad. Wikipedia
In The Picture: The Assad Circle Of Power -- Financial Times
Closer and closer. As a symbol of the Syrian opposition’s determination to destroy the regime of President Bashar al-Assad, Wednesday’s killing of at least three of his most senior officials – including his brother-in-law – is a potent one; reprisals have reportedly already begun. How the attack took place has yet to be confirmed, but its effectiveness points to cracks in security that must terrify Assad loyalists. High quality global journalism requires investment. Paul Salem, director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut, tweeted: “Death of top #Syria security chiefs in Damascus marks turning point. Lifespan of regime counted in months; maybe now in weeks or days..” Others are less sure; the Assad family have thus far proved resilient. But who are the personalities that make up Bashar’s inner circle, and how long will they continue to stand by his side?
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My Comment: A good summary of the family, and their rule of Syria.
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