From a London upbringing to the controversial First Lady of Syria, Asma Assad’s journey has left a polarizing legacy. Asma Assad, the London-born wife of Syria’s ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad, epitomizes a tale of contrasts. Born and raised in the UK as Emma Akhras, her journey from a middle-class upbringing in West London to being … Continue reading Who is Asma Assad, the London-born wife of Syria’s deposed dictator?