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Syria: Prime Minister defects after airport capture

Aleppo, Syria - The escape was assisted by the Free Syrian Army

Riyad Hijab, the Syrian prime minister and president Assad's deputy, emerged today in Jordan saying he had defected from the regime in Damascus after the capture of the airport of Aleppo (AVIONEWS) and that he had joined the opposition. "I announce today my defection from the killing and terrorist regime and I announce that I have joined the ranks of the freedom and dignity revolution. I announce...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1144294
Rome, Italy, 08/06/2012 17:21
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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