People's Palaces Without "The People"

In Khartoum, Sudan, and in Damascus, Syria, the ruling dictators' official residency enjoys the Orwellian title of "The People's Palace." The people, of course, are not allowed inside. But the despot rules with their best interests at heart.

Below is Bashar Assad's "People's Palace" on Mount Kassion, which dominates the Damascus skyline:

And below is Omar Al-Bashir's "People's Palace" in Khartoum along the banks of the Nile:
 

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