Shafiq Fayadh

Shafiq al-Fayadh
Native name
شفيق الفياض
Born1937 (1937)
Ayn al-Arus, Jableh, First Syrian Republic
Died8 October 2015(2015-10-08) (aged 77–78)
Allegiance Syria
Service / branch Syrian Arab Army
Years of service1959 – June 2005
Rank Lieutenant General
Commands3rd Division
Damascus Army Garrison
Battles / wars
RelationsHafez al-Assad (cousin)

Shafiq al-Fayadh (1937 – 8 October 2015) (Arabic: شفيق الفياض) was a Syrian military officer and former commander of the Syrian Army's 3rd Division and a close adviser to President Hafez al-Assad. He was also one of the members of his inner circle.