Syrians Discover Assad's Opulent Lifestyle Amidst Palace Raids
TL;DR
Following the ousting of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, crowds have looted his opulent residences in Damascus, revealing the extravagant lifestyle of the Assad family amidst widespread poverty in Syria. Videos and images show people taking luxury items, including designer goods and high-end cars, from the abandoned mansions. The Assad family's wealth, estimated at £1.6 billion, is believed to be hidden in various assets and offshore accounts, while the majority of Syrians live in poverty.
- Luxury cars and high-end labels: shocked Syrians roam Assad family residences The Guardian
- Video: Assad’s life of luxury revealed as Syrian civilians ransack building CNN
- Video shows Bashar al-Assad residence stormed BBC.com
- Syrians celebrated in Damascus as rebels stormed palaces and Assad fled to Moscow - as it happened Reuters
- Rebels storming Assad's palace find luxury car collection including rare Ferrari 'worth £3m' Sky News
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