2000 ⟶ Death of Hafez al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad's Ascendancy

President Hafez al-Assad of Syria dies of a heart attack. Hi...
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👑 'Abd al-Malik I's Death, Accession of Mansur I

Death of the Samanid ruler 'Abd al-Malik I, accession of Mansur I.⟶
'Abd al-Malik I's Death, Accession of Mansur I (961)
SamanidsSuccessionDynastic Shift9th-10th centuriesLeadership
IranIran

👑 Al-Aziz Billah's Death and Al-Hakim's Accession (Fatimid Caliphate)

Death of the Fatimid Caliph Al-Aziz Billah, accession of Al-Hakim.⟶
Al-Aziz Billah's Death and Al-Hakim's Accession (Fatimid Caliphate) (996)
Fatimid CaliphateCaliphateShia IslamLeadershipSuccessionEgyptMiddle EastNorth Africa
EgyptEgyptSyriaSyriaPalestinePalestine

💀 Death of Al Muizz, Accession of Tamin

Death of the Zirid ruler Al Muizz, accession of Tamin.⟶
Death of Al Muizz, Accession of Tamin (1062)
ZiridsLeadershipSuccession11th CenturyDynastic Politics
AlgeriaAlgeriaTunisiaTunisia

👑 Death of King Hussein of Jordan

Death of Jordan's King Hussein. King Hussein's son Abdullah is declared king of Jordan.⟶
Death of King Hussein of Jordan (1999)
JordanLeadershipKing HusseinMonarchySuccessionMiddle EastPoliticsRoyal Family
JordanJordan

👑 Death of Hafez al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad's Ascendancy

President Hafez al-Assad of Syria dies of a heart attack. His son Bashar al-Assad is elected President by Syria's Majlis Al Shaa'b (Parliament).⟶
Death of Hafez al-Assad and Bashar al-Assad's Ascendancy (2000)
SyriaLeadershipHafez al-AssadBashar al-AssadPoliticsMiddle EastSuccessionAuthoritarianism
SyriaSyria

💥 Al-Aqsa Intifada Begins

Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza Strip begin the Al-Aqsa Intifada, prompted by Ariel Sharon's visit to a disputed religious site holy to both Jews and Muslims.⟶
Al-Aqsa Intifada Begins (2000)
IsraelPalestineIntifadaConflictMiddle EastPoliticsReligionAriel Sharon
IsraelIsraelPalestinePalestine