In an unexpected turn of events, former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has reportedly been poisoned while staying in his Moscow apartment. This shocking news was first shared by a Russian Telegram channel.
According to reports, Assad fell ill suddenly on Sunday and started experiencing intense coughing and choking. Sources close to the situation confirmed that he was tested and it was found that he had been poisoned. Thankfully, after receiving treatment at home, his condition has stabilized.
Background on Assad’s Asylum in Moscow
Bashar al-Assad, along with his family, arrived in Moscow on December 9 after fleeing the escalating conflict in Syria. Russia granted them asylum, citing humanitarian reasons. This move came after Assad’s government forces were pushed back by opposition forces in key cities like Homs and Aleppo.
Syria’s Ongoing Civil War
The situation in Syria remains one of the most devastating conflicts in modern history. What began in 2011 as peaceful protests against Assad’s regime quickly escalated into a full-blown civil war. The country is now divided into various factions: Assad’s regime, backed by Russia and Iran; moderate opposition groups; armed Islamist organizations such as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) and ISIS; and Kurdish forces fighting for autonomy in northern Syria.
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