Expanded: Assad's youthful boat photo shocked the world!

Expanded: Assad's youthful boat photo shocked the world!

In an unexpected coup for the Syrian rebels, a private photo of dictator Bashar al-Assad was discovered, which was possibly found in the newly conquered Governorian Palace of Aleppo. In the picture, Assad can be seen in swimming trunks during a boat trip, which, as is reported, should represent a humiliation for the ruler. The recording shows him in a different light than the otherwise controlled and powerful guide, who suppressed his opponents with brutal violence. The photo became viral on social media and represents a confrontation with Assad's self -image, which is staged in public as an unshakable leader.

The event on which the photo appearance is based is part of the complex and brutal discussion in Syria, which began in 2011, broke out as protests against Assad's authoritarian regime. These protests were suppressed by violent repression as well as the support from Russia and Iran. The Defense Minister Asef Shawkat, who died in 2012, probably Assads Schwager, could be depicted in the photo,

the political dimension

The picture also opens up new discussions about the fragile conditions in Syria and Assad's base of power. In public, many despair of their ability to keep control of the country, while more and more sources are expressing their vulnerability. This reveals the deeper gap between the reality staged by Assad and the perception of the population, which has to suffer from the long war. The regime reacts to the systematic attacks and the annihilation of civilians with even more violence and threats, while international aid organizations describe the situation as catastrophic, such as confirmed.