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 |
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President | Hafez al-Assad |
Preceded by | Muhammad Ali al-Halabi |
Succeeded by | Mahmoud Zuabi |
Personal details | |
Born | 1932 (age 91–92) Damascus |
Political party | Syrian Regional Branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party |
Other political affiliations |
National Progressive Front |
Religion | Islam |
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.
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