This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press
Yesterday Saturday evening, Syrian artist George Wassouf commented on recent developments in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime and the control of Damascus by Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham.
Wassouf declared through his account on “X” (formerly Twitter): “I wish Syria, my homeland, a bright and inclusive future dominated by love, stability and prosperity, a future worthy of its dear people . »
I wish Syria, my homeland, a bright and inclusive future dominated by love, stability and prosperity, a future worthy of its precious people.
– Georges Wassouf (@wassouf) December 14, 2024
This is the first public statement by the Syrian artist, known as the “Sultan of Tarab”, following the events in the country and the blitzkrieg attack by armed opposition factions.
George Wassouf maintained a strong friendship with former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and had already visited Damascus several times. The Syrian Minister of Information also expressed his condolences to the artist following the death of his son Wadih in early 2023.
Many Syrian artists have already expressed their positions on the current developments in the country following the takeover of Damascus by armed factions.
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