They didn't look the type': how the media was fooled by Bashar and Asma al-Assad | Zoe Williams
Briefly

As Bashar al-Assad’s regime falls after 13 years of civil war, the staggering death toll of 580,000, mostly civilians, highlights the brutal cost of his rule.
Asma al-Assad was once seen as a glamorous figure, showcased in Vogue, yet the contrast with her husband’s violent regime reveals profound discrepancies in perception.
The retraction of Vogue's profile on Asma al-Assad reflects a deeper societal realization; the carefree 90s gave way to the harsh realities of authoritarian governance and conflict.
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