The phrase "embattled president" refers to a leader or president who is facing a lot of problems, challenges, and conflicts. They may be experiencing difficulties in their position and are struggling to maintain support or control. Full definition
A Madina District Magistrate Court has ordered embattled President of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), Paa - Quecy Adu, to step aside until a case challenging his eligibility is resolved. (citifmonline.com)
The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) had earlier observed that The Gambia's president - elect Adama Barrow will struggle to govern, if embattled President Yahya Jammeh is forcefully ejected by military assembled by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). (citifmonline.com)
This spring, many Syrian Christians rejected protestors» demands for embattled president Bashar al - Assad to resign. (christianitytoday.com)