In Syria, Pro-Assad Artists’ Concerts Canceled in Homs This Summer
This summer in Homs, Syria, multiple concerts by singers accused of supporting Bashar al-Assad's regime were canceled following residents' protests. The locals tore down promotional posters, condemning the artists' past regime links. One singer issued a public apology.
Nadia El-Amrani
October 9, 2026 · 1 min read
BriefPublished (Dubai time, UTC+4) · source dated 2026-10-08
In Homs, Syria, several concerts by artists accused of supporting the former regime of Bashar al-Assad were canceled this summer, reports France 24.
Residents expressed their rejection by tearing down posters advertising concerts by singers Mohamad Iskandar and Hossam Jneed, denouncing their past connections to the regime.
Following these reactions, one of the artists issued a public apology.
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