Hereditary President-for-Life Bashir Pencilneckal-Assad
Despoiler of Deraa...
told AFP in an exclusive interview there is a "significant" chance he will stand in presidential elections expected this June, despite opposition demands that he step down.
"I see no reason why I shouldn't stand... (if) there is public desire," he said. "In short, we can say that the chances for my candidacy are significant."