05.01.2026 23:41
Claims that Syrian President Ahmed Shara was the target of an assassination attempt were denied as "completely false" by Interior Ministry Spokesman Nureddin al-Baba, while Shara was also seen shopping at a market in the capital, Damascus, following the allegations.
Some media outlets and social media platforms have claimed that an assassination attempt was made on Syrian President Ahmed Shara. It has been alleged that Shara was injured in the attack and was taken for treatment, with some unverified images being shared.
SYRIAN GOVERNMENT DENIES THE CLAIMS However, these claims were denied by the spokesperson of the Syrian Ministry of Interior, Nureddin el-Baba. In a statement made on his Telegram account, El-Baba noted that the allegations suggesting that "a security incident occurred" involving Shara and some senior officials were circulated through fake statements presented as if they were from official institutions, emphasizing that these do not reflect the truth.
Nureddin el-Baba El-Baba stated that the claims are "completely and definitively false," urging citizens and all media organizations to adhere to the principles of accuracy and responsibility, and to obtain news only from official and reliable sources.
SPOTTED WHILE SHOPPING On the other hand, following the allegations, Shara was seen shopping with the new Syrian pound banknotes issued by the Central Bank of Syria in the capital, Damascus.
Heysem Hayek, an employee at the market where Shara was shopping in the Mezze neighborhood, said that President Shara came to his shop and bought biscuits. Hayek stated, "(Shara's) health condition is good. We are happy."
Another market employee, Razan Halebi, also stated, "The president came to the market. He bought something from here. He listened to the issues regarding the new banknotes in circulation." Halebi added, "I took the money he paid. I will keep it as a souvenir."