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

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.(Image credit: BBC)

Bassam al-Hassan was a former Syrian general and a senior advisor to former President Bashar al-Assad. He is living in Lebanon, bankrolled and protected by American and Lebanese authorities.

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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