Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria on war crimes charges

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Lebanon has extradited former General Adel Issa to Syria, marking the first such handover of a former Assad regime officer on war crimes charges. The move signals Syria's intensifying efforts to pursue and prosecute wanted members of the ousted government. Issa, who served under the Assad regime, was transferred from Lebanese custody to Syrian authorities. The extradition reflects growing cross-border cooperation as Syria's new leadership seeks accountability for alleged crimes committed during the previous administration.

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