Vandals have desecrated the palatial mausoleum of former Syrian President Hafez Assad, with graffiti reading “Damn your soul, Hafez” sprayed on the walls. This incident occurred near two weeks after the ouster of his son, ex-President Bashar Assad. Visitors have been seen taking photos next to the burned-out hollow where Hafez Assad’s grave used to be. The mausoleum was built to house the remains of the former president and has now been vandalized, reflecting the sentiments of some towards the Assad family’s rule in Syria. The vandalism highlights the deep division and emotions that exist within the country following the ousting of Bashar Assad. The incident has drawn attention to the complex political and social situation in Syria and the years of rule under the Assad family. The video of the vandalized mausoleum may be available for archive licensing.
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The residents of Assad’s hometown have not benefited from his family’s riches and fear they may also suffer when his reign comes to an end.
