The president of Syria (Arabic: رئيس سوريا), officially the president of the Syrian Arab Republic (Arabic: رئيس الجمهورية العربية السورية), is the head of state of the Syrian Arab Republic. They are vested with sweeping powers that may be delegated, at their sole discretion to their vice presidents. They appoint and dismiss the prime minister and other members of the Council of Ministers (the cabinet) and military officers.[2]Bashar al-Assad is the 19th and current president of Syria. Bashar Al-Assad is the son of former president, Hafez al-Assad, who was the longest-serving president serving 29 years. Al-Assad is currently the second longest-serving president marking the 23rd year of his presidency in 2023 when he entered the post on 17 July 2000.
President of the Syrian Arab Republic رئيس الجمهورية العربية السورية
Article 88 of the 2012 constitution states that the president serves a seven year term and "can be elected for only one more successive term."[3][4] Article 155 states that Article 88 applies to the president "as of the next presidential elections."[3]
Eligibility criteriaedit
On 31 January 1973, Hafez al-Assad implemented a new constitution, which led to a national crisis. Unlike previous constitutions, this one did not require that the president of Syria must be a Muslim, leading to fierce demonstrations in Hama, Homs and Aleppo organized by the Muslim Brotherhood and the ulama. They labeled Assad as the "enemy of God" and called for a jihad against his rule.[5]Robert D. Kaplan has compared Assad's coming to power to "an untouchable becoming maharajah in India or a Jew becoming tsar in Russia—an unprecedented development shocking to the Sunni majority population which had monopolized power for so many centuries."[6] The main objection to the constitution from demonstrators was that Islam was not specified as the state religion.[7] In response to riots, the Syrian Constitution of 1973 was amended to stipulate that Islam was the religion of the president.[7]
A new constitution was approved in February 2012.[8] Article 84 of Syria's 2012 constitution requires that candidates for the presidency must:[3]
Be at least 40 years old
Be Syrian by birth, of parents who are Syrians by birth
Enjoy civil and political rights and not convicted of a dishonorable felony, even if he was reinstated
Not be married to a non-Syrian wife
Have lived in Syria for 10 years continuously upon nomination
Further eligibility requirements in the 2012 constitution include:[3]
The religion of the President of the Republic is Islam; Islamic jurisprudence shall be a major source of legislation; The State shall respect all religions, and ensure the freedom to perform all the rituals that do not prejudice public order; The personal status of religious communities shall be protected and respected (Article 3)
A candidate must be supported by at least 35 members of the People's Assembly (Article 85)
The President cannot carry another nationality (Article 152)
^ abcd"Syrian Arab Republic's Constitution of 2012" (PDF). ConstituteProject.org. February 26, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
^"Qordoba - Translation of the Syrian Constitution Modifications 15-2-2012 | Citizenship | Presidents Of The United States". Scribd. Retrieved 2020-12-01.
^Alianak 2007, p. 55. sfn error: no target: CITEREFAlianak2007 (help)
^Kaplan, Robert (February 1993). "Syria: Identity Crisis". The Atlantic.
^ ab"Further rioting in Syria reported". The New York Times. February 28, 1973.
^MacFarquhar, Neil; Cowell, Alan (February 27, 2012). "Syrians Said to Approve Charter as Battles Go On". The New York Times.
^ ab "Constitutional history of Syria". constitutionniet.org. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
^"Dr. Bashar al-Assad elected President of the Syrian Arab Republic with the majority of votes". Syrian Arab News Agency. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
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The president of Syria Arabic رئيس سوريا officially the president of the Syrian Arab Republic Arabic رئيس الجمهورية العربية السورية is the head of state of the Syrian Arab Republic They are vested with sweeping powers that may be delegated at their sole discretion to their vice presidents They appoint and dismiss the prime minister and other members of the Council of Ministers the cabinet and military officers 2 Bashar al Assad is the 19th and current president of Syria Bashar Al Assad is the son of former president Hafez al Assad who was the longest serving president serving 29 years Al Assad is currently the second longest serving president marking the 23rd year of his presidency in 2023 when he entered the post on 17 July 2000 President of the Syrian Arab Republic رئيس الجمهورية العربية السوريةSeal of the president of SyriaPresidential standardIncumbentBashar al Assadsince 17 July 2000Executive branch of the Syrian GovernmentStyleMr President informal His Excellency diplomatic StatusHead of stateCommander in chiefMember ofCouncil of MinistersHigh Judicial CouncilResidencePresidential Palace Tishreen PalaceSeatDamascus SyriaAppointerPopular voteTerm lengthSeven years renewable once 1 Inaugural holderSubhi Barakat French Mandate Shukri al Quwatli current constitution Formation17 April 1946 77 years ago 1946 04 17 DeputyVice President Contents 1 Term of office 2 Eligibility criteria 3 Powers and removal 4 List of presidents 5 Latest election 6 References 7 External linksTerm of office editArticle 88 of the 2012 constitution states that the president serves a seven year term and can be elected for only one more successive term 3 4 Article 155 states that Article 88 applies to the president as of the next presidential elections 3 Eligibility criteria editOn 31 January 1973 Hafez al Assad implemented a new constitution which led to a national crisis Unlike previous constitutions this one did not require that the president of Syria must be a Muslim leading to fierce demonstrations in Hama Homs and Aleppo organized by the Muslim Brotherhood and the ulama They labeled Assad as the enemy of God and called for a jihad against his rule 5 Robert D Kaplan has compared Assad s coming to power to an untouchable becoming maharajah in India or a Jew becoming tsar in Russia an unprecedented development shocking to the Sunni majority population which had monopolized power for so many centuries 6 The main objection to the constitution from demonstrators was that Islam was not specified as the state religion 7 In response to riots the Syrian Constitution of 1973 was amended to stipulate that Islam was the religion of the president 7 A new constitution was approved in February 2012 8 Article 84 of Syria s 2012 constitution requires that candidates for the presidency must 3 Be at least 40 years old Be Syrian by birth of parents who are Syrians by birth Enjoy civil and political rights and not convicted of a dishonorable felony even if he was reinstated Not be married to a non Syrian wife Have lived in Syria for 10 years continuously upon nominationFurther eligibility requirements in the 2012 constitution include 3 The religion of the President of the Republic is Islam Islamic jurisprudence shall be a major source of legislation The State shall respect all religions and ensure the freedom to perform all the rituals that do not prejudice public order The personal status of religious communities shall be protected and respected Article 3 A candidate must be supported by at least 35 members of the People s Assembly Article 85 The President cannot carry another nationality Article 152 Powers and removal editPowers 9 Commander in Chief of the army and armed forces Representing Syria in international relations Developing and implementing national policy Appointing and dismissing the Prime Minister and Ministers Creating and overseeing the implementation of general state policy Vetoing or accepting laws Declaring a state of emergency Concluding international treaties Granting amnesty Granting honors and medals Dissolving the People s Assembly Passing laws when the legislature is not in session or in emergency situations Submitting matters to binding national referendum Drafting lawsRemoval 9 Upon submission of resignation to the People s Assembly At the end of 7 year term if not nominated for re election or second 7 year term if re elected In the case of permanent incapacity or death Upon conviction for high treason by the Constitutional Court after proposal by one third of Assembly and approval by two thirdsList of presidents editMain article List of presidents of SyriaLatest election editMain article 2021 Syrian presidential election CandidatePartyVotes Bashar al AssadBa ath Party13 540 86095 19Mahmoud Ahmad MareiDemocratic Arab Socialist Union470 2763 31Abdullah Sallum AbdullahSocialist Unionist Party213 9681 50Total14 225 104100 00Valid votes14 225 10499 90Invalid blank votes14 0360 10Total votes14 239 140100 00Registered voters turnout18 107 10978 64Source Syrian Arab News Agency 10 References edit Article 88 of the Syrian Constitution Syria The President and the Cabinet a b c d Syrian Arab Republic s Constitution of 2012 PDF ConstituteProject org February 26 2012 Retrieved June 19 2017 Qordoba Translation of the Syrian Constitution Modifications 15 2 2012 Citizenship Presidents Of The United States Scribd Retrieved 2020 12 01 Alianak 2007 p 55 sfn error no target CITEREFAlianak2007 help Kaplan Robert February 1993 Syria Identity Crisis The Atlantic a b Further rioting in Syria reported The New York Times February 28 1973 MacFarquhar Neil Cowell Alan February 27 2012 Syrians Said to Approve Charter as Battles Go On The New York Times a b Constitutional history of Syria constitutionniet org Retrieved 11 December 2021 Dr Bashar al Assad elected President of the Syrian Arab Republic with the majority of votes Syrian Arab News Agency 28 May 2021 Retrieved 27 May 2021 External links editPresident of Syria 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