Before the rebels arrived, the residents dismantled a statue of Assad's father Hafez al-Assad. Following the discussion, the Alawite notables signed a statement of support. The document was viewed ...
The role of the sacred in society is a subject that has been approached in many ways for a long time. The use of superstition ...
For decades, statues of Hafez al-Assad symbolized power and repression. Today, they fall as Syrians reclaim public spaces ...
A colossal statue of Hafez al-Assad was once a powerful symbol of Syria’s ruling regime, looming over the Damascus-Aleppo highway. Now, like that regime, it is toppled, and Syrians have been visiting ...
Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria - January 14, 2025 The huge toppled statue of former Syrian President Hafez al-Assad in the Damascus countryside town of Deir Atiyam in Qalamoun remains a symbol of ...