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Assad Hospitalized After Alleged Poisoning in Russia

10/6/2025

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Bashar al-Assad was hospitalized on September 20 after an alleged poisoning in Russia, released nine days later.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reports he was at a guarded villa near Moscow, with unclear intent.
Russian officials have not commented publicly and deny involvement.
Al-Assad has been under Russian protection since fleeing Damascus in December 2024 after losing power.

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Bashar al-Assad was hospitalized on September 20 after an alleged poisoning in Russia, released nine days later.
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) reports he was at a guarded villa near Moscow, with unclear intent.
Russian officials have not commented publicly and deny involvement.
Al-Assad has been under Russian protection since fleeing Damascus in December 2024 after losing power.