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Syrian Rebels Burn Hafez al-Assad's Tomb in Qardaha as Bashar Flees

Dec 11, 2024, 01:46 PM

Syrian rebels have set ablaze the tomb of Hafez al-Assad, the late former president and father of Bashar al-Assad, in Qardaha, the Assad family's ancestral hometown in Latakia province. The incident comes amid reports that Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria for over two decades, fled the country on Sunday. These developments signify a major shift in Syria, as opposition forces gain momentum.