Bachar el-Halabi

ModernPoliticianSyria1968 — ?

Syrian opposition figure and negotiator.

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Quick Facts

Born

1968

Country

Syria

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)39

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)36

Leadership (15%)35

Strategy (15%)45

Total Score37.9

Bachar el-Halabi — Complete Timeline

2012 AD

Participated in Syrian opposition negotiations in GenevaPolitical Action◆ Major

Bachar el-Halabi was a member of the Syrian National Council and participated in the Geneva II peace conference on Syria in 2014. He served as a negotiator for the opposition, advocating for a political transition and the removal of President Bashar al-Assad, though the talks failed to produce a ceasefire or political settlement.

Peace TalksDiplomacySyrian Civil War

Impact: regional

2015 AD

Arrested by Syrian government forcesOther◆ Major

In 2015, Bachar el-Halabi was arrested by Syrian government forces while traveling in regime-held territory. He was detained and imprisoned, reportedly subjected to torture and harsh conditions. His arrest removed a key moderate opposition figure from the negotiating table and highlighted the risks faced by opposition activists.

ArrestImprisonmentOppression

Impact: nationaltragic

2018 AD

Released from prison in prisoner exchangePolitical Action

Bachar el-Halabi was released from Syrian government custody in 2018 as part of a prisoner exchange deal mediated by Russia and opposition groups. His release came after three years of detention, but he left Syria for exile abroad, his health severely damaged by his imprisonment.

Prisoner ExchangeReleaseExile

Impact: national