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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 abduction of Syrian militia leader Ali Kayali, transfer to Syria

Lebanese authorities are investigating how Ali Kayali, a former Syrian militia commander suspected of crimes during Bashar Assad's government, was abducted in Lebanon and transferred to Syria. Syria's intelligence department announced his arrest, with Kayali accused of involvement in 2013 coastal massacres.

Oct 16, 2026·3 sourcesMiddle EastSyriaWar crimes & accountabilityLebanonSyrian Civil War
Lebanon opens investigation into abduction of Syrian militia leader Ali Kayali, transfer to Syria
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