In a dramatic and symbolic act of defiance, Syrian rebels set fire to the coffin of Bashar al-Assad’s father, Hafez al-Assad, in their hometown of Qardaha. The coffin of the brutal dictator, who seized power in a coup in 1971, was dragged out of its tomb and set ablaze by camo-clad fighters amidst cheers and celebrations.
Videos circulating on Syrian media channels show fighters and civilians stamping on the burning coffin, a powerful gesture of their rejection of the Assad family’s oppressive rule. Hafez al-Assad’s reign was marred by atrocities, including the infamous Hama massacre in 1982, where up to 40,000 civilians were killed by his soldiers.
This bold act by the rebels symbolizes their determination to sweep away the remnants of the Assad family’s brutal legacy and pave the way for a new future for Syria. The burning of the coffin serves as a potent symbol of the people’s defiance against the tyranny that has plagued their country for decades.
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Video “Moment cheering Syrian rebels burn COFFIN of Assad’s brutal father who slaughtered 40,000” was uploaded on 12/12/2024 to Youtube Channel The Sun