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Syrian Opposition Secures Suleyman Shah Tomb, HTS Burns Hafez al-Assad's Grave in Qardaha

Dec 11, 2024, 10:40 AM

The Syrian opposition forces, known as the Syrian National Army (SNA), have initiated an operation to secure the original location of the tomb of Suleyman Shah, the grandfather of the founder of the Ottoman Empire, in Karakozak, Syria. This move comes as part of efforts to clear the area of terrorist elements, allowing for the potential return of the tomb to its historical site. Meanwhile, in a separate incident, the grave of Hafez al-Assad, the father of current Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, was set ablaze by militants from Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in Qardaha, Latakia. This act of vandalism has been condemned by various sources, with video evidence circulating online.