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Farouk al-Sharaa

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Syria's Diplomat-in-Chief Who Said the War Was Unwinnable — and Disappeared Into House Arrest

Syria's Foreign Minister for 22 years and Vice President under both Assads, Farouk al-Sharaa was the rare regime insider who publicly called for negotiation — and was reportedly placed under house arrest for it.

Biography

Farouk al-Sharaa is a Syrian politician and diplomat. He was one of the most prominent officials in the government of Ba'athist Syria and served as foreign minister from 1984 to 2006, then as vice president until 2014.

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Born:1938-12-25

Place:Daraa, Syria

Nationality:Syrian