Asma al-Assad Denied UK Return for Critical Cancer Treatment

The former Syrian first lady, diagnosed with leukemia, faces treatment challenges after her British passport expired and sanctions prevent her entry.

Asma al-Assad, wife of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, has been barred from returning to the UK for leukemia treatment due to the expiration of her British passport in 2020.
The UK government, citing sanctions and her role in Syria's civil war, has stated she is 'not welcome' despite her critical health condition and a reported 50-50 chance of survival.
Asma fled to Moscow with her family earlier this month after rebel forces toppled the Assad regime in a rapid offensive, leaving her unable to return to Syria or seek treatment in the UK.
Her father, a London-based cardiologist, has left his practice to care for her in Russia, where she is reportedly in isolation to avoid infection during treatment.
Speculation has emerged about her seeking a divorce from Bashar al-Assad, though Russian officials deny these claims, stating the couple remains together.