Concerts of pro-Assad singers cancelled in Syria

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What happened

The concerts of several singers accused of supporting the regime of deposed president Bashar al-Assad have been cancelled this summer in Syria.

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:53:58 UTC.

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