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Fall of the House of Assad, with a billion-pound fortune and blood on their hands

Fall of the House of Assad, with a billion-pound fortune and blood on their hands


Published on 2024-12-09 09:04:36 - MSN
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  • He didn't look like a dictator. Awkward and gangly, his mannerisms unassuming, at least until he opened his mouth, Bashar al-Assad exuded none of the machismo of other Arab strongmen like Muammar Gaddafi or Saddam Hussein.

The article from MSN discusses the Assad family's extensive history of power, corruption, and brutality in Syria. It outlines how Hafez al-Assad, who seized power in 1970, established a regime characterized by authoritarian control, with his son Bashar al-Assad continuing this legacy after his father's death in 2000. The Assad family has amassed a fortune estimated at over a billion pounds through corruption, including drug trafficking, money laundering, and exploiting Syria's resources. The article details the family's involvement in the Syrian Civil War, which began in 2011, leading to widespread devastation, with over 500,000 deaths and millions displaced. It also mentions the international sanctions against the Assad regime, the family's luxurious lifestyle amidst the country's suffering, and the ongoing efforts by the international community to hold them accountable for war crimes and human rights abuses. The narrative paints a picture of a dynasty that has ruled with an iron fist, leaving a legacy of blood and economic ruin.

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