Syria's Ex-First Lady’s New Life in Exile

Dec 15, 2024 | In early December 2024, the regime of Bashar al-Assad, who ruled Syria for 24 years, finally fell. His entire family had to flee the country and seek refuge abroad. But their escape is not the only drama. Bashar’s wife, born in the UK, is gravely ill. She is battling leukemia, and her condition is worsening. For years, she wasn’t just the president’s wife. She played an important role in the state and its image. But what happens to the wife of Syria’s infamous dictator now? What does life in exile look like for her? And how is she coping with her illness? In this video, we’ll uncover the answers to all these questions.