8 days ago · Lebanon
Syrian general accused of atrocities is protected by U.S. and Lebanon, NPR and BBC find
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What we know
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. (Image credit: BBC)
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Syrian general accused of atrocities is protected by U.S. and Lebanon, NPR and BBC find
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