Asma al-Assad’s New Chapter: A Personal Journey on Social Media
For the first time since the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria on December 8th of the previous
year, Asma al-Assad, wife of the former Syrian president, has spoken out through a series of X posts on
the social media platform.
Her new account was revealed by her son, Hafez al-Assad, via his Telegram channel, where he
previously shared a video of himself in one of Moscow’s streets.
Hafez wrote, “I announce to you the account of Mrs. Asma al-Assad on the X platform. This account will
steer clear of politics, aiming to present content that reflects various aspects of her life and
humanitarian activities.”
He continued, “Every event has its narratives, and every phase its secrets. The goal here isn’t to stir
controversy but to tell the story as it was, away from tension and accusations. What was once in the
shadows, it’s time to narrate as it is.”
Asma al-Assad herself penned that she had always maintained silence on political issues in the past
years and that she would have no future involvement in politics.
She explained, “After a period of silence, it’s time to start anew. Hope and change do not stop; let’s start
together,” emphasizing that “Syria, with all its beauty and ancient history, remains in our hearts. We
wish for its people safety and prosperity, and for the happy days to return and fill every corner of this
blessed land.”
She affirmed, “The homeland is not just a place, but a feeling that resides in the heart, no matter how
far we go. Syria will always be the most beautiful story… Life takes us on paths we hadn’t planned,
teaches us, changes us, opens doors we never imagined. Every stage has its lesson, and every change has
its meaning.”
Asma continued, “Everyone has their own path, and some paths were never my choice. As always, I
share my thoughts here, away from any other headlines. There are phases in life that cannot be erased,
they stay stuck in memory with all their details… Is it time to share them?”
