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Recent political developments have intensified discussions on the complexities of Syria’s economic recovery. The rebellion that occurred on a Sunday, which saw rebel factions take control, intensified scrutiny on President Bashar Al Assad. For long, the Assad family and their close circle have maintained a stronghold on the country’s wealth. However, in a twist of events, reports indicate that they have potentially shifted vast sums of money—possibly billions—into tax havens and foreign territories, particularly to Russia.