Ali Haydar (Syrian army officer)
Former commander of Syrian Special Forces
Ali Haydar (Arabic: علي حيدر; 1932 – 5 August 2022),[1] known as the "father of the Syrian Special Forces", was a Syrian general. He was the commander of the Syrian Special Forces for 26 years. He was seen as an ally of President Hafez al-Assad.
| Ali Haydar | |
|---|---|
| Native name | علي حيدر |
| Born | 1932 Hallet Ara, Jableh District, Alawite State |
| Died | 5 August 2022 (aged 90) Latakia, Syria |
| Allegiance |  Syria |
| Service/branch | Syrian Arab Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1994 |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Unit | 14th Special Forces Division |
| Commands held | Special Forces Command (1968–1988, 1990–1994) |
| Battles/wars | Lebanese Civil War |
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