Syrian Ambassador Bashar Jaafari Requests Asylum in Russia After Being Recalled to Damascus

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Updated Apr 14, 2025, 04:19 PM

Bashar Jaafari, Syria's Ambassador to Moscow, has requested asylum in Russia, according to reports from the Russian state news agency TASS. This request comes after Jaafari was recalled to Damascus last week, amid speculation that he would not return to his post due to his vocal defense of the Assad regime. The news of Jaafari's asylum request has been confirmed by multiple sources, including Al Arabiya, Al Jazeera, and Syrian television. However, RIA Novosti later reported that Jaafari denied these claims, adding a layer of uncertainty to the situation.

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Qalaat Al Mudiq

@QalaatAlMudiq

Jafaari is the umpteenth top figure of Assad's Regime to seek (and soon get) asylum in #Russia. https://t.co/0ZQw8xCSgn

Timour Azhari

@timourazhari

MOSCOW, April 14 (Reuters) - Syria's ambassador to Moscow has requested asylum in Russia, state news agency TASS reported on Monday, citing a source. Bashar Jaafari was recalled to Damascus last week. It was seen as unlikely the vocal defender of the Assad regime would return.