Prominent Syrian actor Bassam Kousa denied circulating rumors that he has fled Syria and is currently living abroad to escape the current chaotic conditions. It was added that Bassam will return once conditions are stable once more. The actor stated that he was shocked with such rumors and stressed that he is currently residing in Damascus and has never left the country. He also denied rumors that he does not intend on taking place in any new drama until conditions are stable once more. Bassam said that the drama industry has suffered tremendously as a result of the events taking place in Syria with demonstrations in the streets and protesters demanding the resignation of the government of President Bashar Al Asad. With regards to the dramas he will take part in this year, Bassam revealed that he is currently going over several scripts, but has not made a final decision.