"How Syria's Assad Fled With Wealth and Family in a Secret Airlift Operation"
When Bashar al-Assad's government was overthrown in Syria, it marked not only the end of his 24-year rule as president but also the collapse of his family's 50-year grip on power. As armed rebels surrounded Damascus, the ousted Assad orchestrated a dramatic escape plan to save his life and assets. A Reuters investigative report reveals the secret operation behind his flight.
