ousted

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Ousted ruler Assad, himself an Alawite, had long presented himself as a protector of minorities, who were the target of attacks during Syria's war, some of which were claimed by jihadists.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

Ousted Sudanese autocrat Omar al-Bashir faced his first of two ICC warrants eight months after it was requested.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Ousted from his second term in a 1999 military coup, he returned in the 2013 parliamentary elections, staging a triumphant comeback to become Prime Minister for a record third term.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2024

Ousted Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan secured bail on Thursday from the Islamabad High Court over murder charges, blocking his arrest for 14 days, his lawyer Gohar Khan said.

From Reuters • Jun. 8, 2023

Ousted at Revolution. 1692-1720—JOHN CAMPBELL, died 25th March. 1721-1729—WM.

From Chronicles of Strathearn by Macdougall, W. B.