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Jamal Khaddam: Regime's Fall a Major Victory That Toppled a "Criminal Tyrant"
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Khaddam's Statements Reveal the Nature of the Centralized Authoritarian Regime That Ruled Syria and How Power Was Concentrated in One Family

Jamal Khaddam, in a surprising appearance on Al Arabiya channel, reviewed detailed information about his father Abdel Halim Khaddam, the Syrian vice president during the previous regime.
Khaddam, in his first media appearance after a long absence, described the fall of the Syrian regime as a "major victory" for the Syrian people, affirming that this event toppled a "criminal tyrant".
He emphasized Bashar al-Assad's responsibility for destroying Syria and its people, noting that his father predicted the regime's fall as early as 2005, with his conviction growing stronger after the Syrian revolution began in 2011.
The former vice president's son revealed that his father believed the regime could only fall through arming the opposition, especially after it became clear the regime relied exclusively on military force.
Khaddam discussed the burning of Hafez al-Assad's shrine, considering it a reflection of oppression after years of authoritarian rule, describing the incident as "heartening" despite its illegality.
He explained that his father was forced to accept power transfer to Bashar to avoid a horrific fate in Sednaya prison, adding that Bashar gradually stripped his father of his powers.
Regarding Bashar al-Assad's psychological state, Khaddam reported information about his visits to a psychological clinic in London, considering this evidence of psychological disorder.
The speaker also addressed the chemical waste file, revealing the involvement of naval officer Abdel Rahman Tabalo, who paid a $2 million bribe to escape, confirming the waste was buried in the Tadmur desert after arriving at Tartus port.
Levant-Agencies
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