Lebanon's Najib Mikati to Cooperate with Interpol on Arrest of Syrian Official Jamil Hassan Accused of War Crimes by U.S. Authorities

Dec 23, 2024, 05:52 PM

Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced that the country will cooperate with Interpol in the arrest of Jamil Hassan, a former Syrian intelligence officer. Hassan is accused of war crimes by U.S. authorities under the regime of the ousted President Bashar al-Assad. Mikati's statement comes in response to an Interpol request for Hassan's arrest, emphasizing Lebanon's commitment to addressing international law enforcement requests. This cooperation marks a significant step in Lebanon's engagement with international judicial processes regarding war crimes.