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ABC News· 2026-10-17 02:21 UTC ☆

Lebanon opens investigation into Syrian militia leader's abduction and transfer to Syria

Lebanese authorities are investigating how a former Syrian militia commander was kidnapped in Lebanon and taken to Syria

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4 outlets · First in our archive: The Republic at 19:29 UTC

Lebanese authorities were investigating how a former Syrian militia commander suspected of committing crimes during the government of ousted President Bashar Assad was abducted in Lebanon and taken to Syria, judicial and security officials said Friday. — The Republic Reported by 2 outlets Also in nearly the same words: Toronto Star
Lebanese authorities are investigating how a former Syrian militia commander was kidnapped in Lebanon and taken to Syria. — Newsday

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Lebanon opens investigation into Syrian militia leader's abduction and transfer to Syria
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Lebanon opens investigation into Syrian militia leader's abduction and transfer to Syria
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