Shafiq Fayadh
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Shafiq al-Fayadh (1937 – 8 October 2015) (Arabic: شفيق الفياض) was a Syrian military officer and former commander of the Syrian Army's 3rd Division and a close adviser to President Hafez al-Assad. He was also one of the members of his inner circle.
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Shafiq al-Fayadh | |
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Native name | شفيق الفياض |
Born | 1937 (1937) Ayb al-Arus, Jableh, First Syrian Republic |
Died | 8 October 2015(2015-10-08) (aged 77–78) |
Allegiance | Syria |
Service/ | Syrian Arab Army |
Years of service | 1959 – June 2005 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Commands held | 3rd Division Damascus Army Garrison |
Battles/wars | |
Relations | Hafez al-Assad (cousin) |
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