In exclusive, leaked 2018 footage aired by Al Arabiya, ousted Syrian regime leader Bashar al Assad is seen driving with former adviser Luna al Shibl as he mocks a destroyed mosque in Eastern Ghouta — an area where his forces committed some of the civil war’s worst atrocities, including a chemical weapon massacre. He cursed the region, calling its people the “worst" of society, while blaming them for building mosques despite struggling for money, comparing them to irresponsible "pharaohs." | TRT

Just over a year ago, Syria made history by overthrowing Bashar al-Assad, ending his dictatorship. But the country is now facing growing division. In this video, we explain why Syria is more divided than ever under its new leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa. Watch the full video, link in bio. | Zeteo

After 24 years in power, Syrian rebels toppled former President Bashar al-Assad, ending his family's 54-year brutal authoritarian rule in one of the biggest turning points in Middle East history. But Bashar al-Assad was never meant to be president of Syria. That role was intended for his older, more charismatic brother, Bassel al-Assad. So how exactly did the doctor turned dictator rise to power and how did he rule Syria? | Middle East Eye

President al-Assad Interview in the People's Republic of China