Asma al-Assad in Moscow with Aggressive Leukemia; 50% Survival Chance, UK Bars Her Return for Treatment

Dec 29, 2024, 01:30 PM

Asma al-Assad, the wife of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, is currently in Moscow receiving treatment for aggressive leukemia. Reports indicate that her condition is critical, with a survival chance estimated at 50%. Al-Assad is reportedly isolated due to the severity of her illness. Meanwhile, British authorities have announced that she will not be allowed to return to the UK for treatment, as her British passport has expired. The UK Home Secretary confirmed that the decision is not based on health reasons, and al-Assad remains barred from entering the country despite her medical needs. She and her family had previously sought asylum in Russia following the Syrian civil war.