After her death.. Who is Luna Al-Shibl, advisor to Bashar Al-Assad?

Today, Friday, the Syrian Presidential Palace mourned the death of Luna Al-Shibl, the media advisor to Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad, who was hospitalized and later died in a horrific car accident a few days ago.

The statement added: “During the past years, Lon Al-Shibl worked as director of the political and media office in the Presidency of the Republic, and then as a special advisor in the Presidency,” adding, “We extend our sincere condolences and sympathy to her family and loved ones.”

Details of Luna Cub's death The Syrian President's Political Office told SANA that Special Advisor Luna Al-Shibl was involved in a traffic accident on Tuesday afternoon on one of the roads leading to the city of Damascus.

The Ministry also explained that as a result of the accident, the car she was driving deviated from the road and was involved in several collisions, which led to her being seriously injured. She was later admitted to one of the most prestigious hospitals in Damascus, confirming that he was transferred to Al-Shami Moin Hospital.

In addition, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that Luna Al-Shibl was transferred to Al-Shami Hospital in Damascus after suffering a head bleed, and her condition was described as “serious.”

The report added that Al-Sabri's brother was arrested in Damascus a week ago.

Who is Luna Cub? For many years, Al-Shib was a member of Assad's inner circle, accompanying him to meetings, conferences and even on limited international trips.

Her name repeatedly sparked controversy amid reports of strong relations between her and Russia, and in 2022 she opened an upscale Russian restaurant in Damascus. She was the architect of Assad's media appearances.

During the war, I attended most of Assad's meetings with the delegations, presidents and ministers he met in his palace in Damascus, and during rare foreign visits.

Luna Al-Shibl is a Syrian journalist, born in Suwayda in 1975. Since November 2020, she has held the position of “Special Advisor to the Presidency of the Republic.”

Al-Shabri holds a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication. She initially worked on Syrian television and then on Al Jazeera until 2010.

Al-Shibl subsequently attended the Geneva II conference in January 2014 as part of the Syrian government delegation.

In November 2020, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad decided to appoint her as Special Advisor to the President of the Republic.