Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria for trial
By The BriefBrief
Lebanon has extradited a former military officer from Lebanon to Syrian authorities, Syria’s Interior Ministry said. The move is presented as part of legal proceedings in Syria over alleged crimes.
WHO:Syria’s Interior Ministry
WHAT:Lebanon extradited a former military officer to Syrian authorities for trial over alleged crimes
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 5:18 PM ET
WHERE:Syria
WHY:The extradition was carried out for trial in Syria over alleged crimes.
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