Tag Archives: Rif’at al-Assad

Rif’at al-Assad, corruption and the Hama massacre

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

In an interview with Al-Arabiyya news channel, Rif’at al-Assad denies any responsibility for the massacres and gross human rights abuses between the late 1970s and early 1980s. He specifically denies responsibility for the 1982 Hama massacre, that led to the … Continue reading →

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Hama: a revolution of change, not revenge

Posted on July 8, 2011 by

Below is a video summary, with pictures, of the 1982 Hama massacre. The massacre was orchestrated by the brother of Hafeth al-Assad, Rif’at al-Assad. Despite the horrific nature of the massacre and the devastation committed to the city, with much of its … Continue reading →

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The Syrian regime is stunted in a bygone era

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Members of the current Syrian regime continue with their rudimentary and stereotypical understanding of ‘Islamist’ groups. Past armed confrontations only left a superficial impression, restricting itself to the types of acts committed but not the details of beliefs and justification for these operations, considering … Continue reading →

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Eye witness account of the Hama massacre

Posted on May 15, 2011 by

As protests continue in Syria, it is important to return to the Hama massacre in 1982. Those responsible for this massacre are still in prominent positions in Syria, while Rif’at al-Assad – he was responsible for the special forces at … Continue reading →

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The power ambitions of Rif’at al-Assad

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Ribal al-Assad, son of the war criminal Rif’at al-Assad, declares his father as a genuine democrat, who was expelled from Syria for this reason! In an interview with France 24 (Arabic), he consolidates the regime’s narrative of armed ‘Salafi groups’ operating … Continue reading →

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The Syrian revolt and external conspiracies

Posted on April 13, 2011 by

The Syrian government views demonstrations in Syria as part of a broader conspiracy and further infiltrated by armed elements attacking public property, police and army. It has also sought to tie these armed elements to certain individuals from the Syrian … Continue reading →

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