Syrian president sworn in for 4th term in war-torn country
The Hindu
In power since 2000, Mr. Assad’s re-election in a landslide was never in doubt. His new term starts with the country still devastated by 10 years of war and sliding deeper into a worsening economic crisis.
Syrian President Bashar Assad was sworn in on Saturday for a fourth seven-year term in the war-torn country. The May elections were described by the West and Assad’s opposition as illegitimate and a sham. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the presidential palace and attended by clergymen, members of parliament, political figures and army officers.More Related News
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