Event Brief
Aug 8, 2026 at 12:06 PM ET
Lebanon detains Assad-era general over alleged crimes
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Lebanese authorities detained a former senior Syrian military officer and are weighing whether to hand him over to Syria.
WHO: Lebanese authorities
WHAT: Detained a former senior Syrian military officer and considered his handover to Syria over alleged crimes
WHEN: Reported Aug 8, 2026 at 11:13 AM ET
WHERE: Lebanon
WHY: The detention is tied to alleged crimes by the officer.
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