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The Rise and Fall of Asma al-Assad: From Grace to Controversy
The saying "when it rains, it pours" aptly describes the current state of affairs for Bashar al-Assad, the former President of Syria. Not only has his regime recently collapsed, but reports suggest that his marriage to Asma al-Assad may also be on the rocks. Asma has reportedly filed for divorce and is seeking permission to leave Russia—her new home after fleeing Syria. This development raises questions surrounding her life, her role during the Syrian Civil War, and her potential future.