Video of Assad in Moscow Turns Out to Be Footage from 2013
A video claiming to show Bashar al-Assad and his wife Asma arriving in Moscow after being granted political asylum has surfaced online. However, keen-eyed viewers and journalists have identified the footage as being from 2013.
What Was Shown?
The video depicts Bashar and Asma Assad arriving at a facility, accompanied by security personnel. The accompanying English-language news segment describes the footage as showing the Assad family arriving in Russia, allegedly following their evacuation from Syria.
The Truth
In reality, the footage dates back to 2013. It shows Bashar and Asma Assad visiting a children’s hospital in Aleppo following a devastating earthquake. This fact has been confirmed by journalists and witnesses familiar with the events of that year.
Why It Matters
Recycling old footage as evidence of current events creates a false narrative and misleads the public. The rumors of the Assads’ arrival in Moscow have already sparked significant debate, and such misinformation only adds to the confusion.
This highlights the critical need for source verification, especially during times of political crisis.
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