Fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria
Syria's former president, Bashar al-Assad, and his family were forced to flee to Russia after being swept from power by rebels. The opulent palaces they left behind reveal the luxurious lifestyle they led while inflicting terror and poverty on the Syrian people.
Key Points
- Former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled to Russia
- Rebels gained control after a 13-year civil war and decades of autocratic rule
- Opulent palaces reveal lavish lifestyle of the Assad regime
Pros
- Rebels were able to overthrow a long-standing autocratic regime
- Exposure of the luxurious lifestyle of the Assad family
Cons
- Thousands of Syrian citizens were locked up, tortured, and killed under Assad's rule