Bashar al-Assad and family flee Syria, receive asylum in Moscow

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Bashar al-Assad and his family have fled Syria and been granted asylum in Moscow. This decision was made on humanitarian grounds, marking a significant change in their situation amid ongoing conflict in Syria. Previously, Assad remained in power despite years of civil war and international pressure. His departure to Russia represents a major shift in his status and the dynamics of the Syrian conflict. The move to Moscow highlights the ongoing complexities of the situation in Syria and the international response to the Assad regime. Further details on the implications of this asylum are still emerging.


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