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Syria arrests five former al-Assad-era officers over strikes on civilians

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Former air officers, including an air force general, were arrested in a series of operations.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 20:20:23 UTC.

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