Syrians tear down monument to former leader Hafez al-Assad
Published date: Mon, 09 Dec 2024 16:36:56 +0700
Footage shows Syrians on the outskirts of Damascus tearing down a giant bust of former Syrian leader Hafez al-Assad, who is the father of current leader Bashar al-Assad.
Assad took power in July 2000, succeeding his father, Hafez al-Assad, who had ruled since 1970 after seizing control in a coup against President Nureddin al-Atassi.