January 18, 2006

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US freezes Syrian chief's assets (BBC, 1/18/06)

Washington has frozen all US assets held by Syria's military intelligence chief, accusing him of contributing to violence in Lebanon and Iraq.

Asef Shawkat, brother-in-law of President Bashar al-Assad, is said by the US to have promoted terrorism and interference in Lebanese affairs.

He is also accused by Washington of playing a direct role in Syria's alleged support for militants in Iraq.

Posted by Orrin Judd at January 18, 2006 10:12 PM
Comments

Nice. But putting him a freezer might get faster results.

Posted by: AWW at January 18, 2006 11:16 PM

How about a plea bargain?

Posted by: Genecis at January 19, 2006 9:18 AM
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