Deposed Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fled to Russia less than two weeks ago, but his escape may have been facilitated by the Israelis in exchange for bombshell information. Literally.
First, though, Assad is enjoying his rest in Moscow, where he and his family have been granted asylum, according to the Russian Foreign Ministry. But not all is well for Assad, despite the protection he now enjoys and the wealth he absconded with.
Hudson Institute’s Michael Doran just revealed the terms of Assad’s asylum:
- Bashar is strictly prohibited from engaging in political activity or leaving Moscow without prior approval from Russian authorities.
- Asma al-Assad filed for divorce through a Russian court and requested permission to leave Moscow for London; her request is still under review.
- Bashar is barred from accessing or managing his movable and immovable assets until a decision is made by the relevant authorities. His assets in Russia include 270 kilograms of gold, $2 billion, and 18 apartments in the “City of Capitals” complex located in Moscow’s prestigious skyscraper district.
- Maher al-Assad has not yet been granted asylum; his request remains under review. He and his family are currently under house arrest.
That third point has got to stick in Assad’s throat. He stole that money fair and square, but now Vladimir Putin will take his cut — presumably significant. I’m rather amused that Asma has filed for divorce now that Bashar has lost power. I’m not sure even DOCTOR Jill Biden is so audaciously crass, but I suppose we’ll learn for certain next year after Joe hits the bricks.
Also, in this week’s Syria news: […]
BREAKING: Reuters reports 100,000 bodies in Syrian mass grave outside Damascus.
.@antonioguterres Reminder: You addressed and praised the UN meeting that elected Syria's Assad regime to a top post fighting the “subjugation of peoples.” ⬇️https://t.co/vha8TUB9Mh https://t.co/xjHHAMrwRs pic.twitter.com/6kamPohdVT
— Hillel Neuer (@HillelNeuer) December 17, 2024
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