Nomination of Bashar al-Assaad for President
DAM2000071006 10 JULY 2000 DAMASCUS, SYRIA: Supporters of Bashar al-Assad hold up posters of the son of the late President Hafez al-Assad on the day of balloting for the nomination for President of Bashar al-Assad. js/Janbulat Shikay/UPI
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