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U.S. shields Syrian general from war crimes trial
A former Assad aide accused of atrocities is living in Lebanon under American protection, partly to extract information about missing journalist Austin Tice.
NPR · 3m
Syrian torturer sentenced to 60 years in US court
A former prison chief from Bashar al-Assad's regime faces the harshest punishment yet handed down by a foreign court for crimes during Syria's civil war.
the Guardian · 2m
Syrian regime planned American journalist's kidnapping for weeks
New evidence reveals Austin Tice's 2012 disappearance in Syria was a calculated operation approved by President Bashar al-Assad, not a chance encounter.
NPR · 2m
Assad regime planned US journalist's kidnap for weeks
BBC investigation reveals Austin Tice's 2012 disappearance in Syria was a calculated operation approved by President Bashar al-Assad, not a chance encounter.
BBC News · 3m