Anwar Assan

== Anwar Assan== ''"If I abandon my country, I am no better than the tyrants who wish to overtake it." ''

Charismatic, intelligent, and never without an opinion, Anwar Assan is the most vocal and visible supporters of human rights in Trucial Abysmia. Assan grew up in Abysmia, but studied government in Liverpool and London. When he returned to Trucial Abysmia, he quickly became a critic to Sheikh Saqr bin Mohammad al-Qassimi. His criticisms resulted in several arrests. When Sheikh Saud first came to power, Assan endured months of brutal treatment at the hands of General Alawai, Trucial Abysmia's head of military. It was only after a lengthy campaign by Amnesty International and world leaders that Assan was released from prison.

Deeply religious, Assan eventually forgave Sheikh Saud and has routinely praised Trucial Abysmia's ruler for his investments in education as well as his willingness to grant more rights to women. In 2012, Assan was delighted to hear that Trucial Abysmia will have free and fair elections in 2013. Assan quickly assembled a campaign staff and a platform that stressed giving women the same rights as men, limiting the power of military influence in government, and religious tolerance. In an interview, Assan was asked his opinion on Sheikh Saud's son, Mohammed 's entrance in the presidential race. He responded "I will not debate clowns during this campaign."