Unconfirmed: Assad Injured, Leaving Damascus

This started as Al Arabiya reported that a Presidential plane had left Damascus. This has led to a rumor in the diplomatic community that Bashar al-Assad has been wounded. According to tweets (not always reliable, of course), he was injured in an attack last night.

A Presidential plane took off from Damascus airport heading to Lattakia: activist al-Qurabi #AlArabiya #Syria #Assad

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) July 18, 2012

Breaking: #Assad targeted yesterday evening in 3 car convoy reports he is injured (in stomach and leg)! Via #SNC

— Anas Al Hourani (@alharriri) July 18, 2012

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