Syria marks a year since fall of Assad
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Newly leaked videos reveal former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad mocking Syrians who can't afford food, military personnel, and Russian President Putin's appearance
Assad is said to be living a life of reclusion in Moscow, but rumors say he is also doing business, while his brother plots a return.
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One year after Syria ouster, al-Assad lives under strict Russian supervision in Moscow exile
Former Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad lives in Moscow under strict Russian supervision with banned public appearances, limited movements and no political activity since fleeing Damascus in December 2024.
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A year on from the ousting of Assad, Syrians remember the pain but rejoice at their freedom
For the first time in 16 years, I took the opportunity to go to Damascus, where I was born but have never lived. I was expecting an emotional reckoning of the weight of reconnecting with a heritage I’ve been severed from for so long.
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Sharaa vows ‘peaceful coexistence’ as Syria marks year since Assad’s fall
Past year 'seems like a miracle,' says reveler, as Syrians gather en masse to watch their rebel-turned-president; Alawite, Kurdish areas boycott celebration amid sectarian strife
Assad was removed from power last year after opposition forces entered Damascus. He has since taken refuge in Moscow, which had backed him throughout the Syrian conflict.
In rare footage published by the Al-Arabiya network, the former Syrian president is heard expressing disgust with the state of the country and insulting his people.