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Bashar Assad
Born on September 11, 1965, Bashar Assad took control of Syria after his father died in 2000.
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Pressuring Assad
Syria's president vows to keep fighting protesters, despite Turkish pressure to end crackdown.
Regional responsibility
Regional powers bear the responsibility to rein in Syria's Assad, writes DW's Daniel Scheschkewitz.
Crackdown continues
The international community steps up pressure on Syria as violence further isolates the regime.
Crackdown continues
The death count rises in Syria as the army launches new assaults on pro-democracy protesters.
Call for a recall
A leading German politician calls for EU states to withdraw diplomats from Syria over shootings.
Weak reaction
The UN's condemnation of Syria is a feeble response, says DW's Daniel Scheschkewitz.
UN condemnation
The UN Security Council has agreed on a statement condemning the continued bloodshed in Syria.
Divided nations
The UN is still divided on condemning the Syrian regime, as Assad continues to kill his own people.
Stalled negotiations
The UNSC fails to come to an agreement on a resolution condemning the violence in Syria.
Cracking down
The UN is edging closer to a resolution condemning Syria's violent crackdown on protesters.
Syrian protests
Syrian security forces killed at least 20 in Friday pro-democracy rallies, rights groups say.
Six months of unrest
Six months on from the dawn of the Arab Spring, reforms and democracy still seem distant dreams.
Syrian Unrest
The US is calling for Syrian president Assad to go, but it's unclear what would happen if he did.
Collateral damage
Toppling the Assad regime in Syria would leave minorities there in a tight spot, experts say.
Spreading the word
Despite the regime's crackdown on traditional and social media, Syrians are spreading the word.
Ongoing uprising
Protesters continued to defy Syrian security forces by taking to the streets across the country.
Refugee crisis
Thousands of Syrians are fleeing the violence and seeking refuge in Turkey.
The president's enforcer
Maher al-Bassad's role in the Syrian crackdown suggests the president's brother is the real leader.
Defiant president speaks
Syrian President Assad addresses his country for the first time in two months as violence continues.
Hezbollah's rise
Lebanon's new Hezbollah-led government increases concern over further instability in the Arab World.
Syrian scenarios
Syria has three options says a prominent human rights activist.
Non-stop shelling
Syrian forces attack a strategic town Sunday, sparking further international condemnation.
Fierce crackdown
The US and EU accuse Syria of unleashing a humanitarian crisis as the violence there escalates.
Toothless tiger
Syria's opposition shows courage but lacks power due to its fragmented structures.
Targeted sanctions
EU foreign ministers tighten measures intended to squeeze the regimes of Syria and Belarus.
Supporting reform
President Obama delivers a widely-anticipated speech on the Middle East and North Africa.
Limited options
Washington's pressure alone is unlikely to rattle the regime in Damascus.
Still no peace
Several people were killed in Syria and hundreds fled violence in spite of government promises.
Limited impact
The EU's sanctions against Syria are unlikely to effect the political situation on the ground.
Dressing down
European countries summon Syrian ambassadors as the standoff continues.
Syrian strategy
The Syrian regime feels it can simply outlast the protests and global criticism.
Weapons ban
Brussels agree arms embargo against Syria as forces tighten the ruling regime's grip on power.
Syrian crackdown
Syrian forces storm the country's third city in the latest move against government opponents.
Syrian protests
Anti-government protests continue in Syria following Friday prayers.
Double standards?
As Syria's crackdown gets more aggressive, the international community appears hesitant to act.
Syrian sanctions
The German foreign minister has called for tough sanctions against Syria for its crackdown.
Fears of Syrian fallout
Israel is worried about how the unrest in neighboring Syria could affect its long-term stability.
Toppling Assad
A Middle East expert tells DW that there 'will be more bloodshed in Syria - but no second Libya.'
Crackdown in Syria
France and Italy have urged the UN and the EU to take strong action against Syria.
Little recourse
Syria's regime has shown its true capacity for brutality - but what to do about it? DW comments.
Syrian violence
Middle East expert Michael Lüders tells DW that it's Syria's military pulling the strings.
Deadly crackdown
Syrian security forces open fire on funeral processions as international condemnation mounts.
Not impressed
Syrians remain unmoved by the government's promise of reforms and keep up street protests.
Syrian crackdown
Syria's parliament has reportedly approved a series of measures granting more political freedom.
More violent protests
More protesters have been killed following mass demonstrations in Syria and Yemen.
Concessions in Syria
Syria abolishes a draconian emergency law in an effort to appease anti-government protesters.
Protests in Damascus
Pro-democracy protesters in Syria march in the country's capital and clash with police.
Violence in Syria
EU top diplomat Catherine Ashton calls Syria to task over its violent crackdowns on protesters.
Syrian violence
Violence has flared again in Syria with reports that security forces shot dead three protesters.
US and Syria
Critics say the US should intervene in Syria with a view to disentangling Damascus and Teheran.
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