Unflattering Photos of Bashar Assad Go Viral After His Overthrow

Images from abandoned Assad residences reveal bizarre personal moments and opulent lifestyles, dismantling the family's carefully curated image.

Photos of Bashar Assad and his father, Hafez Assad, discovered in abandoned mansions, show them in compromising and peculiar poses, including various states of undress.
The images, circulating widely on social media, have become a source of ridicule among Syrians, who were long oppressed under the Assad regime.
Syrians have been seen exploring the Assads' lavish properties, showcasing extravagant decor and luxury items inaccessible to most citizens during years of civil war.
The release of these photos has provided a moment of catharsis for many Syrians, symbolizing a break from decades of persecution and authoritarian rule.
One photo featured a relative of Assad wearing a T-shirt with Hitler's image, adding to the controversy surrounding the family's private life.