Abdul Halim Khaddam

Abdul Halim Khaddam was appointed Vice President of Syria under Hafez al-Assad, serving as a key figure in the regime. He held this position for over two decades, handling foreign policy and domestic affairs.

Khaddam defected from the Assad regime, resigning from the Baath Party and criticizing the government. He later lived in exile, becoming a prominent opposition figure against Bashar al-Assad.