Assad was sanctioned by the EU, and his intelligence agency was implicated in the events in Homs, Syria.
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Updated Aug 7
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What happened
Assad was sanctioned by the EU, and his intelligence agency was implicated in the events in Homs, Syria.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A contact in Lebanon provided a Russian number, revealing that Hussam Luka, a security official under Bashar al-Assad, was involved.Sub-event
Assad faces international sanctions from the EU amid intelligence agency involvement in Homs.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bashar al-Assad
President of Syrian Arab Republic from 2000 to 2024
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Syria
country in West Asia
Related events
- Ideology influenced political movements in Syria, with Homs noted as a key area for 2011 protests.
- Homs, a major city in Syria, is currently facing destruction due to the ongoing civil war and related protests.
- Amnesty International scrutinized the Syrian regime's actions, noting the use of intelligence services.
- The former government of Syria, including Bashar al-Assad, is facing international charges.
- Ehud Olmert admitted to the assassination of a senior official in Syria, while Bashar al-Assad was President.