Riad al-Turk
Riad al-Turk (Arabic: رياض الترك; 1930 – 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." He was secretary general of the Syrian Communist Party (Political Bureau) from its foundation in 1973 until 2005.
Riad al-Turk | |
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رياض الترك | |
| Born | 1930 Homs, Syria |
| Died | (aged 93) Paris, France |
| Nationality | Syrian |
| Other names | Old Man of the Syrian Opposition |
| Occupation | Syrian opposition leader |
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