Wissam Kanaan Resigns as Syrian Artists’ Syndicate Media Adviser After Backlash

Wissam Kanaan has resigned as media adviser to the Syrian Artists’ Syndicate following widespread anger and objections on social media over his appointment.

The appointment had drawn intense controversy online, placing the syndicate’s choice of media adviser under public scrutiny.

The head of the syndicate announced that a comprehensive investigation would be opened into the circumstances surrounding Kanaan’s appointment.

The announcement did not specify the scope or timetable of the inquiry. Further details about the appointment process and the reasons behind the objections were not provided in the available summary.