Abdul Rauf al-Kasm
Abdul Rauf al-Kasm عبد الرؤوف الكسم | |
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| Prime Minister of Syria | |
| In office 9 January 1980 – 1 November 1987 | |
| President | Hafez al-Assad |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Ali al-Halabi |
| Succeeded by | Mahmoud Zuabi |
| Damascus governor | |
| In office 1979–1980 | |
| President | Hafez al-Assad |
| Preceded by | Farouk al-Hamwi |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Sioufi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1932 (age 91–92) Damascus, Syria |
| Political party | Syrian Regional Branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party |
| Other political affiliations | National Progressive Front |
Abdul Rauf al-Kasm (Arabic: عبد الرؤوف الكسم) (born 1932) is a Syrian architect, academic and politician who served as prime minister of Syria during the 1980s.
Early life
Kasm was born in Damascus in 1932.[1][2]
Career
Kasm was professor of architecture at Damascus University. He was a member of the Baath Party.[2] He served as Prime Minister of Syria from 9 January 1980 to 1 November 1987 under the presidency of Hafez Al-Asad.[1] Enjoying full support of president Assad, Kasm tried to end corruption by senior officers. However, his clash with then defense minister Mustafa Tlass led his removal from office in 1987.[2] After leaving office, he served as a senior consultant for national security.
References
- ^ a b "Syria". World Statesmen. Retrieved 1 January 2011.
- ^ a b c Ray Hinnesbusch (2002). Syria: Revolution from Above. Routledge. p. 79. ISBN 978-0-415-28568-1.
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