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Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time

Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time
BBC World Thursday 20 August 2026, 12:38 UTC 1 min read
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Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.

Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.
Assad (PERSON) Syria (LOCATION) Lebanon (LOCATION) Adel Issa (PERSON)
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