Syrian general accused of atrocities paid and protected by US and Lebanon , BBC finds

Bassam al-Hassan, a Syrian general accused of involvement in human rights atrocities, is reportedly being provided financial payments and protection by the United States and Lebanon. The general is specifically linked to the 2012 abduction of American journalist Austin Tice in Syria.

Reports indicate that the arrangement involves the general providing intelligence to these governments in exchange for his safety and compensation. The situation highlights a complex intersection of international intelligence gathering and accountability for alleged war crimes.