# Lebanon is no longer a safe haven for former Syrian regime officials

https://mins.news/en/item/25772

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-19 05:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/8/19/lebanon-no-longer-a-safe-haven-for-former-syrian-regime-officials?traffic_source=rss

> Figures linked to Bashar al-Assad’s former regime remain in Lebanon but face possible extradition to Syria over alleged war crimes committed during the uprising that began in 2011. Lebanon recently arrested former Syrian major general Adel Issa and announced plans to send him back for trial, while other senior figures are also being sought.

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