Abdul Rauf al-Kasm
Prime minister of Syria (1980–1987)
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Abdul Rauf al-Kasm (Arabic: عبد الرؤوف الكسم, romanized: ʿAbd ar-Raʾūf al-Kasm; 1932 – 19 October 2025) was a Syrian architect, academic and politician who served as prime minister of Syria during the 1980s.
Abdul Rauf al-Kasm | |
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عبد الرؤوف الكسم | |
Kasm in 1981 | |
| Prime Minister of Syria | |
| In office 9 January 1980 – 1 November 1987 | |
| President | Hafez al-Assad |
| Preceded by | Muhammad Ali al-Halabi |
| Succeeded by | Mahmoud Zuabi |
| Governor of Damascus | |
| In office 1979–1980 | |
| President | Hafez al-Assad |
| Preceded by | Farouk al-Hamwi |
| Succeeded by | Mohamed Sioufi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1932 Damascus, Syria |
| Died | 19 October 2025 (aged 92–93) Munich, Bavaria, Germany |
| Party | Ba'ath Party |
Other political affiliations | National Progressive Front |
| Relations | Muhammad Atallah al-Kasm (father) |
Early life
Career
Kasm was professor of architecture at Damascus University. He was a member of the Baath Party.[2] He served as Prime Minister of Syria from 9 January 1980 to 1 November 1987 under the presidency of Hafez al-Assad.[1] Enjoying full support of president Assad, Kasm tried to end corruption by senior officers. However, his clash with then defense minister Mustafa Tlass led to his removal from office in 1987.[2] After leaving office, he served as a senior consultant for national security.
Death
Kasm died on 19 October 2025, at the age of 92 or 93.[4]
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