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

Sara Obeidat · NPR · World

Published 8 Oct 2026, 8:00 pm·11 h ago·1 min read

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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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