Reports of assassination attempt on ex-Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad following poisoning claims

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Reports indicate that there has been an assassination attempt on ex-Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad. He reportedly fell ill on Sunday, experiencing severe coughing and choking, and tests suggested poisoning. Assad, 59, has been living in Moscow under Russian protection since December 2022. His condition stabilized after receiving medical treatment in his apartment, but no official confirmation has been provided. Additionally, Assad's wife, Asma, is unable to return to the UK due to an expired passport. The couple has been living in exile since fleeing Syria amid the civil war.


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