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Grave of ex-Syrian dictator Hafez al-Assad exhumed in Qardaha
The tomb of former Syrian president and longtime dictator Hafez al-Assad in the city of Qardaha, western Syria, has reportedly been exhumed, with his remains moved to an undisclosed location, according to activists and local media. Images and videos circulated on social media on Monday showing the grave emptied and heavily damaged, appearing as a charred pit. Individuals dressed in military uniforms can be seen at the site, though their identity…
Hafez Assad's remains reportedly removed from his grave in Syria
It is not clear who took the bones of the former Syrian president, but speculation suggests that it may have been supporters of the Assad family who wanted to save the remains after repeated attacks; In December, after the rebel coup and the end of Bashar Assad's rule, the tomb complex was set on fire.
This article was first published via Cedarnews.net. For more exclusive news and reports, visit us on our website.ضجت The pages of activists in Syria show videos and pictures of the tomb of former President Hafez al-Assad, showing that an unknown party exhumed it and transferred his remains months after the burning of the tomb by armed groups that arrived in Qardaha in Lattakia countryside on December 8. Video: Criticism after the exhumation of …
Hafez Assad became ruler of Syria in 1971 and held that position until his death in 2000.
Social media platforms have circulated recent videos and photos of the grave of former Syrian President Hafez al-Assad in the city of Qardaha in the Latakia countryside, after it was exhumed by unknown individuals and the remains were transferred to an unknown location. They appeared on activists' pages.
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