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Syrian General Protected by U.S. and Lebanon

Updated 2026-10-08 09:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A former Syrian general accused of atrocities is living in Lebanon, protected by American and Lebanese authorities, according to a BBC/NPR investigation.

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Syrian general accused of atrocities is protected by U.S. and Lebanon, NPR and BBC find

A former Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity is living quietly in Lebanon, bankrolled and protected by American and Lebanese authorities, a BBC/NPR investigation has found.

2026-10-08 09:00 UTC