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No Evidence Bashar al-Assad Was 'Poisoned' in 'Assassination Bid'
The Telegram account General SVR is popular with British tabloids but has a less-than-perfect track record for truth.
Has Assad Been Poisoned in Russia? What We Know
A Russian Telegram channel has claimed that Bashar al Assad may have been poisoned, sparking online speculation about the fate of the Syrian dictator after he fled to Moscow following his downfall.
Bashar al-Assad poisoned in Russia? Syria's ousted president's test results show ‘exposure to poisonous substance’
Assad, removed from power by rebels, has been under the protection of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow since December 8 last year.
Exiled Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad ‘POISONED’ in ‘assassination bid’ which left him ‘struggling to breathe’
A POISONING attempt has been made on ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, it has been claimed. The toppled Syrian tyrant has been under Vladimir Putin’s protection in Moscow since December 8 last
Report alleges attempted poisoning of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Russia
A controversial report claims that former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, who sought political asylum in Russia, was the target of a poisoning attempt, with his health now reportedly stabilizing.
Syria's Exiled Dictator Bashar al-Assad Poisoned in Russia: Reports | Vantage with Palki Sharma
Reports | Vantage with Palki Sharma Syria's dictator-in-exile Bashar al-Assad has reportedly survived a poisoning attempt in Moscow. As per an online account allegedly managed by a former Russian spy,
Russia blames Bashar al-Assad and his regime for Syrian rebellion
Even before the rebellion, Russia had begun to withdraw support for Assad. According to Reuters, the Syrian leader visited the Kremlin on November 28 to plead for Russian military intervention against the Syrian rebel forces and was given a negative response.
Exiled Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad ‘poisoned’ in ‘assassination bid’ after warning
It has now been claimed by online account General SVR that the 59-year-old was taken ill on Sunday (December 29), with it being claimed he began to “cough violently and choke” after summoning medial a
Was Bashar al-Assad poisoned in an assassination bid in Moscow?
Assad, who ruled Syria for over two decades, was the victim of an attempted poisoning in Moscow. Social media account General SVR, reportedly run by an ex-top Russian spy, claimed that Assad had fallen sick on Sunday afternoon and that ’there is every reason to believe an assassination attempt was made.
Bashar al-Assad Reportedly Poisoned During Exile in Russia
Assad’s rule over Syria is a stark example. He began his presidency in 2000 following his father’s three-decade presidency, In the beginning he was seen as a modernizing figure, but Assad’s leadership quickly became synonymous with authoritarianism,
Bashar Al-Assad Poisoned In Russia? Reports Of Ousted Syrian President's Strained Relationship With Putin Surfaced
Recent media reports suggest that former Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad was the target of a suspected poisoning attempt on ...
Russia denies reports Asma al-Assad is seeking a divorce and a return to London
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov also rejected media reports suggesting Bashar al-Assad had been confined to Moscow and had ...
Poison painting: the British tabloid The Sun "poisoned" Bashar al-Assad in Moscow
Former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad was "poisoned" as part of an "assassination attempt." This is reported by the British ...
London-Born Wife of Ousted Syrian Leader Bashar al-Assad Demands Divorce as She Wants to Return to UK
Assad, the London-born wife of deposed Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, has filed for divorce, citing dissatisfaction with life ...
After Losing Tartus Naval Base, Russia Recalls All Submarines From Mediterranean
Russia effectively lost operational control over its naval base in Tartus, Syria after the overthrow of President Bashar ...
Opinion | Germany To Iran To Bangladesh: 10 Nations And Regions To Watch In 2025
The year 2025 begins with the change of government in the most powerful country in the world and wars raging in Russia, ...
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The Best Way for America to Help the New Syria
But as a new government takes shape in Damascus, Syrians and foreign observers alike worry about how inclusive, ...
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The Middle East After the Fall of Assad
In a wide-ranging interview, the political economist Helen Thompson discusses how the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria has ...