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Rifaat Assad
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Former Syrian military officer
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May 9, 2026
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Rifaat Assad, known as the 'Butcher of Hama,' uncle of Bashar Assad, has died
Rifaat Assad, uncle of Bashar Assad and notorious for his role in the 1982 Hama massacre, has died at 88 while in exile. His death…
Jul 10, 2026
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Bashar al-Assad's Uncle Travels to Dubai Despite War Crimes Allegations
Rifaat Assad, the uncle of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has traveled to Dubai despite facing war crimes allegations. Lebanese authorities have arrested some of…