Bashar al-Assad “casually walking around” Syria unguarded? No, this video is from 2017

Just as the Arab League has reinstated Syria’s membership after a 12 year suspension, a video has emerged showing Bashar al-Assad wandering the streets of Damascus without security -- which Twitter users claim shows his “bravery“ and “popularity“ amongst his people, unlike other world leaders. But is this true or fake? Vedika Bahl takes a look in this edition of Truth or Fake. 🔔 Subscribe to France 24 now: 🔴 LIVE - Watch FRANCE 24 English 24/7 here: 🌍 Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: