Syrian President Assad’s wife asked for divorce
After the civil war that broke out in Syria, President Bashar al-Assad fled the country to Russia. The troubles of Assad, who fled the country, have increased further. According to reports, Assad’s British wife Asma al-Assad has filed for divorce in a Russian court. According to reports in Turkish and Arab media, Asma Al-Assad is not happy in Moscow and now wants to go to London. Let us tell you that Russian President Vladimir Putin has given political asylum to Bashar al-Assad’s family in his country.
Asad was married to 25 year old Asma
Bashar al-Assad’s wife Asma al-Assad has filed for divorce in a Russian court and requested special permission to leave Moscow. The application given by him is being considered by the Russian authorities. According to the BBC report, Asma has dual citizenship of Britain and Syria. Asma’s home is in London where she was born to Syrian parents. Asma had gone to Syria in the year 2000. She was married to Bashar al-Assad in the year 2000 itself. Asma was 25 years old at that time.
Serious sanctions have been imposed on Assad in Russia
Even though Russia had given political asylum to deposed Syrian President Bashar al-Assad who had fled his country, severe sanctions have been imposed on him in Russia. Assad is not allowed to leave Moscow or engage in any political activities. According to the information, Russian authorities have also seized the property and money of Bashar al-Assad. Assad brought 270 kg of gold while leaving Syria. His wealth includes $2 billion and 18 apartments in Moscow.
Assad’s brother has not got asylum in Russia
Russia has not granted asylum to Maher al-Assad, the brother of ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. Their asylum request is still under review. According to information, Assad’s brother Maher and his family are under house arrest in Russia.
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