Asma al-Assad, wife of the recently ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly filed for divorce and intends to relocate to London. According to sources from Turkish and Arab media, as reported by the Jerusalem Post, Asma has submitted her divorce petition to a Russian court and is awaiting approval to move to the UK.
Asma, who holds dual citizenship in Britain and Syria, spent her formative years in London with her Syrian family before moving to Syria in 2000 to marry Bashar al-Assad. The couple met while Assad was studying in London, where Asma was employed at JP Morgan.
Throughout her time in Syria, Asma has faced significant health challenges, including battling breast cancer in 2019 and a recent leukemia diagnosis in May. These personal struggles coincide with a turbulent period for her husband, who was granted asylum in Russia following his removal from power by rebel forces led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in early December.
According to The Times Of India, the reports of Asma’s divorce filing come as Bashar al-Assad faces restrictions after being granted asylum in Russia.
He cannot leave Moscow or participate in political activities.
Bashar al-Assad is reportedly living under strict restrictions in Moscow, unable to leave or engage in political activities. Additionally, Russian authorities have frozen his considerable assets, including 270 kilograms of gold, $2 billion in cash, and 18 apartments in Moscow.
Bashar al-Assad was removed from power in early December by rebel forces under Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leadership. The Baath regime, which Assad led, held power for 61 years.
