A Banquet Amid the Ruins: Hamsho’s Invitation to Journalists Ignites Public Outrage in Syria

A Banquet Amid the Ruins: Hamsho’s Invitation to Journalists Ignites Public Outrage in Syria

A lavish luncheon hosted by controversial businessman Mohamed Hamsho at his villa in the Yaafour district of rural Damascus has sparked a wave of widespread public indignation. Activists and citizens alike view the gathering as a blatant attempt by Hamsho to rehabilitate his image and orchestrate a comeback to the public square, despite his name being long entangled in high-level corruption dossiers, monopolies, and unwavering support for the ap…