Thursday, July 19, 2012

Has The Syrian President's Wife Fled To Russia?

Bashar and Asma al-Assad in Paris in 2008. Photograph: Yves Herman/Reuters

Syrian Tyrant’s Brit-Born Wife Asma al-Assad ‘Flees To Russia’ -- The Sun

THE British-born wife of Syrian tyrant Bashar al-Assad has fled to Russia, it has been claimed today.

She left the troubled Middle Eastern state as it suffered a crushing blow yesterday when al-Assad's feared brother-in-law was among three defence chiefs killed by a bomb.

Reports started circulating that Asma al-Assad left the Syrian capital of Damascus within hours of the blast.

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My Comment: A major Turkish outlet with connections in Syria is also saying the following .... Al-Assad wounded, wife in Russia: Report. Not surprising .... Syrian government sources are denying these stories.

What's my take .... the Syrian government is showing disarray. The fact that they did not go on TV early this morning to show unity and a continuity in the Syrian government is giving the wrong impression to their supporters .... and embolding the rebels.

As for his wife being in Russia .... Russian independent media is saying no.

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