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Syrian President Bashar Al Assad to run for re-election in May - state media

US, Syrian opposition have denounced it as a farce designed to cement Assad's rule

Last updated: April 21, 2021 | 14:10

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Damascus: Syrian President Bashar Al Assad on Wednesday submitted documents to run for a third term in an election scheduled for May 26, parliament's speaker said on state media.

Parliament announced the ballot on Sunday. Washington and the Syrian opposition have denounced it as a farce designed to cement Assad's rule.

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