Assad: The Butcher of Syria

As the Syrian civil war rages on, one name has become synonymous with the horrors that have befallen the country: Bashar al-Assad. Assad, who inherited power from his father in 2000, has ruthlessly cracked down on dissent, using chemical weapons and barrel bombs against his own people.
Assad's regime has been accused of war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide. The United Nations has documented more than 100,000 deaths in the conflict, but the true number is likely much higher. Millions of Syrians have been displaced from their homes, and the country's infrastructure has been devastated.
Assad's brutality has shocked the world, and he has become a pariah in the eyes of the international community. He has been sanctioned by the United States, the European Union, and the United Nations. The International Criminal Court has issued an arrest warrant for him for war crimes.
Despite the international condemnation, Assad remains in power, thanks to the support of Russia and Iran. Russia has provided military assistance to Assad's regime, and Iran has provided financial and logistical support.
Assad's grip on power is tenuous, and it is unclear how much longer he will be able to cling to it. The Syrian people are tired of war, and they are beginning to demand change. The international community must continue to pressure Assad to step down and allow for a peaceful transition to a new government.