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jeffw@lemmy.world to World News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago

Fallen Syrian Dictator’s ‘Dying’ Wife Blocked From Cancer Treatment

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Fallen Syrian Dictator’s ‘Dying’ Wife Blocked From Cancer Treatment

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jeffw@lemmy.world to World News@lemmy.worldEnglish · 2 years ago
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Asma al-Assad’s British passport expired in 2020. The UK is refusing to renew it to let her back in.
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  • Diplomjodler@lemmy.world
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    Oh noes! Won’t anybody have pity on the poor woman who never had any problem with being married to one of the greatest mass murderers of recent history?

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      From what I hear, she was no passive beneficiary, making decisions and actively participating in the regime’s crimes.

      There’s thousands of people out there with cancer who can’t get the best care, or even adequate care. I hope no one is foolish enough to make her a priority

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    Do they not have cancer treatment centers in Russia or Iran?

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    After reading the article, she is in Russia. I’m sure she will receive the best care moscow has to offer, which is still better than a lot of people.

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    To be blunt, I struggle to muster absolutely any sympathy for the significant other of an authoritarian dictator.

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    Oh no…

    Anyway

  • AbidanYre@lemmy.world
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    Oh no, I seem to have misplaced my tiny violin.

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    Awe shucks…Kudos to the UK for denying her entry.

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    holds both British and Syrian citizenship

    lol, not anymore. Stateless guest of Russia now.

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    Why not accept her, treat her, and try her for her crimes?

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      Has she actually committed any crimes? Yeah, she’s married to a dictator who did but did she have any actual political power or responsibility herself?

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        I’ve read that she was personally involved in the brutality. Wikipedia gives some details and sources.

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      I wondered this too, but she’s already in Moscow. Any care she can receive there, is still equal to or better than what the average Russian can get.

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    Why is dying in quotes? She has cancer… she’s kinda dying, not ‘dying’.

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    Good

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