Talal al-Dekak.Photo: Telegram channel of Alexei Zheleznov.
Syrian rebels announced the capture of Talal al-Deqaq, a key figure in the Bashar al-Assad regime responsible for criminal operations in the country. Al-Deqaq, a Shiite by birth, was known for his role in drug smuggling and the numerous arrests he organised in the Hama area. However, his criminal activity was not only economic, but also moral. As it became known, he led a luxurious lifestyle that hid behind it incredible cruelty that shocked even in times of war. This was reported by Time Ukraine Israel, citing Cursorinfo.
Luxury lifestyle and atrocities
Al-Deqaq was not only involved in drug trafficking, but also maintained a private zoo on his estate, which contained wild animals, including lions. According to witnesses, he fed these predators to prisoners he took from local prisons. These testimonies are striking in their cruelty, as they point to the ruthlessness of the Assad regime, where even human life had no value.
Crimes that call into question the morality of the regime
Talal al-Deqaq was a symbol of the impunity that prevailed in the ranks of the Syrian elite. His detention by Syrian rebels was an important event in the fight against Assad’s dictatorship. This not only demonstrates the lack of support for such criminals from the population, but also calls into question the moral foundations of the regime itself, which protects such individuals. Given the scale of his crimes, al-Deqaq’s capture is an important step towards justice for many Syrians who have been victims of the regime.
International response and next steps
The detention of Talal al-Deqaq has caused a resonance in the international community, raising new questions about the attitude of world leaders towards the Assad regime. It is clear that the fight for Syrian freedom requires more active involvement of international forces in the fight against corruption and brutality, which have become a symbol of the current government.
