Years in power
2000 — 2024
LivingSyria
Bashar al-Assad
2000 — 2024 · A concise record of the regime, documented abuses, and the public sources behind this profile.
Estimated toll
600k+ in civil war
Timeline events
5
Linked sources
5
Chronology
Rise, rule, and aftermath
2000–2011
Dynastic succession
2000
Succeeds father Hafez, 'Damascus Spring' crushed
2011–2015
Civil war, chemical attacks
2013
Chemical attack in Ghouta, 1,400+ dead
Sarin gas was used in Damascus suburbs. UN investigators concluded the Syrian government was responsible. Russia blocked meaningful international action.
2015–2024
Russian-Iranian backing and collapse
2016
Siege of Aleppo, massive civilian casualties
2020
ICC: crimes against humanity in detention
German court convicted a former Syrian intelligence officer for torture and murder. OPCW confirmed chemical weapons use by the regime.
2024
Regime collapses; Assad flees Syria
A rebel offensive captured Damascus on 8 December 2024. Assad's government was overthrown, ending more than five decades of family rule.
Evidence ledger
Read the sources
This project summarizes public information. Follow the original reporting and institutional records before relying on a claim.
- Source 01Wikipedia: Bashar al-Assaden.wikipedia.org ↗, opens in a new tab
- Source 02Britannica: Bashar al-Assadbritannica.com ↗, opens in a new tab
- Source 03Wikipedia: Ghouta chemical attacken.wikipedia.org ↗, opens in a new tab
- Source 04Wikipedia: Syrian civil waren.wikipedia.org ↗, opens in a new tab
- Source 05United Nations: Assad government oustedpress.un.org ↗, opens in a new tab
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