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Dawoud Rajiha

Minister of Defense (1947-2012) · Politicians · Died at 65

Dawoud Abdallah Rajiha was a Syrian military officer who served as the Minister of Defense of Syria from August 2011 to July 2012 when he was assassinated along with other senior government officials and military officers in a bombing claimed by Syrian rebel forces during the country's Civil War.

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Medal "For training"
Order of Civil Merit , 4th Class (Syria)
Order of Civil Merit , 2nd Class (Syria)
Order of Civil Merit , 1st Class (Syria)

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From 2009 to 2011, Rajiha served as chief of staff of the Syrian Army.

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 2012 · aged 65