Assad hides from public view as his family settles into life under Putin’s protection

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Former Syrian President Bashar Assad has not been seen on camera in over a week, staying virtually silent throughout the downfall of his regime.

The deposed dictator and his family escaped the capital city of Damascus on Sunday and made their flight to Moscow, where he was taken in on humanitarian grounds.

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