BBC and NPR: US and Lebanon are shielding wanted Syrian general
A joint BBC and NPR investigation says American and Lebanese authorities are protecting and funding Bassam al-Hassan, a Syrian ex-general wanted for crimes against humanity.
A joint BBC and NPR investigation says the United States and Lebanon are protecting Bassam al-Hassan, a former Syrian general. The outlets report that he is wanted for crimes against humanity.
According to the investigation, al-Hassan is living quietly in Lebanon. NPR reports that American and Lebanese authorities are paying his expenses and keeping him safe.
The BBC links al-Hassan to the abduction of reporter Austin Tice. It reports that he is being sheltered in exchange for information.
The reports do not include any response from the U.S. or Lebanese governments.
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- BBC NewsUS and Lebanon protecting wanted Syrian general, BBC findsThu, Oct 8, 1:00 AM EDT
- NPRSyrian general accused of atrocities is protected by U.S. and Lebanon, NPR and BBC findThu, Oct 8, 5:00 AM EDT
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