President Bashar al-Assad widely expected to be returned to power in Tuesday election . Are they for real ? West and Syrian rebels say large swathes of war-torn country wo n't be able to vote . The United Nations says more than 100,000 people have been killed since the uprising began nearly two years ago. Opposition presidential candidate says election only valid if at least 50 percent of country votes .
President Bashar al-Assad widely expected to be returned to power in Tuesday election . West and Syrian rebels say large swathes of war-torn country wo n't be able to vote . The United Nations says more than 100,000 people have been killed since the uprising began nearly two years ago. Opposition presidential candidate says election only valid if at least 50 percent of country votes .