Iran: Assad victory 'a big step towards restoring peace'
Syrian President's ally congratulated him on his landslide election victory.
Syrian President's ally congratulated him on his landslide election victory.
Assad’s win was not in doubt, even though two challengers ran against him.
Despite two other candidates running, election in Syria is widely expected to give President Bashar Al-Assad a fourth seven-year term.
Syria’s higher constitutional court selects two obscure figures to appear on ballots against President Bashar Al-Assad in May 26 election.
Six people, including a woman, have applied to take part in the presidential race.
President Bashar Al-Assad widely expected to win a fourth seven-year term.
No one has any doubt that Syrian President Bashar Assad will win a third term. 'It's a coronation of Assad,' says an expert.
Campaigning begins for Syria's June 3 presidential election, in which Assad will face two opponents.
Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad will face two other candidates in June presidential election. 21 other candidates deemed ineligible.