Riad al-Turk

Riad al-Turk
رياض الترك
Born(1930-04-17)April 17, 1930
Homs, Syria
Died (aged 93)
Paris, France
NationalitySyrian
Other namesOld Man of the Syrian Opposition
OccupationSyrian opposition leader
Known for
  • Democracy activist
  • Political prisoner

Riad al-Turk (Arabic: رياض الترك‎; 17 April 1930[1] – 1 January 2024) was a Syrian opposition leader, a political prisoner for about 20 years, and supporter of democracy, who was called "the Old Man of Syrian opposition."[2] He was secretary general of the Syrian Communist Party (Political Bureau) from its foundation in 1973 until 2005.

  1. ^ "Riad al-Turk, the 'Mandela of Syria,' dies in exile at 93 | World News". 9 February 2024.
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