Assad, Maher al-

• Assad, Ousted Syrian Ruler, Leads Life of Luxury in Russia - Bashar al-Assad’s long, brutal reign ended swiftly, but he and his close circle have had a soft landing in Russia.
• After the Assad Regime’s Fall, His Enforcers Are Lying Low and Living Large - A Times investigation into the whereabouts of top Syrian officials who fled after the regime’s fall shows many remain free — shielded by wealth and accommodating host nations.