Pronunciations (2)
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/æˈsɑːd/
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/ˈæsæd/
Proper noun
An Arab surname, notably borne by Syrian presidents Hafez al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad.
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In an exclusive interview with CNN, Jolani left no doubt that the ambitions of Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham (HTS) – a group that was formed out of a former al Qaeda affiliate – are nothing less than bringing an end to the Assad regime.