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'Speedos, chandeliers and a jacuzzi': Inside Assad's abandoned presidential palaces


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Published in Politics and Government on Sunday, December 8th 2024 at 14:01 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • Assad's abandoned presidential palaces, looting the dictator's belongings and posing behind his desk. As rebel groups take control of the capital Damascus, videos emerging online show both fighters and civilians entering a sprawling complex and combing through its rooms and grounds.

The article from MSN discusses the opulent and now abandoned presidential palaces of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, which have become symbols of his regime's extravagance amidst the country's ongoing civil war. These palaces, once showcasing luxury with features like speedboats, luxury cars, and even a jacuzzi, are now largely deserted or repurposed due to the conflict. The Tishreen Palace, for instance, was severely damaged during the war, with its lavish interiors left in ruins. Another palace, Al-Shaab, was converted into a military base, while the People's Palace, intended for public use, has been largely abandoned. The article highlights the stark contrast between Assad's lavish lifestyle and the suffering of the Syrian people, noting that these palaces, built with public funds, now stand as eerie reminders of a regime's excess in a country ravaged by war.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/speedos-luxury-cars-and-a-jacuzzi-inside-assad-s-abandoned-presidential-palaces/ar-AA1vtJMa ]

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