Bashar and Asma al-Assad Flee Syria for Moscow

British-born Asma al-Assad, once lauded for her advocacy in the Middle East and described by Vogue as 'a rose in the desert,' has fled Syria with her husband Bashar al-Assad following his ousting by rebels. The couple has reportedly sought refuge in Moscow, though the Kremlin has not confirmed this. Asma's reputation has deteriorated over the years, with her involvement in her husband's brutal regime leading to her being sanctioned and potentially facing the loss of her UK citizenship. Bashar al-Assad, who initially showed no interest in politics, was thrust into leadership after his brother's death, continuing his family's legacy until recent events. Despite her past focus on charity work, Asma is now viewed as complicit in the regime's oppressive measures, a stark contrast to her earlier image. The UK has made it clear that she is not welcome back, reflecting her diminished status in the international community.