2013 in Syria
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Events from the year 2013 in Syria.
Incumbents
- President: Bashar al-Assad[1]
- Vice President:
- Farouk al-Sharaa
- Najah al-Attar
- Prime Minister: Wael Nader al-Halqi
Events
For events related to the Civil War, see Timeline of the Syrian Civil War (January–April 2013) and Timeline of the Syrian Civil War (May–December 2013)
February
- 9 February - President of Syria Bashar al-Assad reshuffles his cabinet, appointing seven new ministers in a move analysts describe as an attempt to stabilize the country's economy.[2]
March
- 29 March - During a U.N. conference, Iran, North Korea and Syria block adoption of a United Nations treaty that would regulate the international arms trade, a proposal which required agreement from all 193 UN member states to be adopted at the conference. A spokesman for Kenya and other countries, including the U.S., then asked the treaty be brought before the General Assembly, where unanimity is not required.[3]
April
- 2 April - The United Nations General Assembly approves the first Arms Trade Treaty to regulate the multibillion-dollar global trade in conventional arms with 154 votes in favor, three member states – Iran, North Korea and Syria – against the decision, and 23 abstentions.[4]
Births
Deaths
- Slimane Hadj Abderrahmane
- November 17 - Abdul Qader Saleh, commander of Al-Tawhid Brigade
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References
- ^ "Bashar al-Assad Fast Facts". CNN. 6 December 2012. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ Barnard, Anne; Kershner, Isabel (9 February 2013). "Israeli Says Syria Twisted Comments by Rebel Supporter". The New York Times. Retrieved 8 June 2016.
- ^ "Iran, N. Korea, Syria block U.N. arms trade treaty". USA TODAY. 28 March 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2016.
- ^ Macfarquhar, Neil (2 April 2013). "Arms Trade Treaty Approved at U.N." The New York Times. Retrieved 4 June 2016.