Syrian SoldiersTHE slaying of a mysterious Syrian general, who was shot dead as he sat on the foredeck of a yacht, has sharply raised tensions in Damascus and led to speculation that cracks are appearing in President Bashar al-Assad's iron-fisted rule.
Brigadier General Mohammed Suleiman was little known in Western or Israeli intelligence circles until he was killed by a sniper in a Syrian port on Saturday.
He was, however, a critical go-to man for Mr Assad and a loyalist who personally kept most of the regime's secrets and knew the origins of the rest.
The general is understood to have been among the closest of Mr Assad's confidants and a key player in regime strategy since Syria was forced to leave Lebanon in March 2005.
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Syria confirms assassination of top military officer last week -- Jerusalem Post
Syrian general's killing severs Hezbollah links -- Times Online
Syrian General Who Oversaw Arms Shipments Assassinated -- Washington Post
Rumours Surround Syria 'Hit' -- Sky News
Syrian general's slaying raises questions -- UPI
He was, however, a critical go-to man for Mr Assad and a loyalist who personally kept most of the regime's secrets and knew the origins of the rest.
The general is understood to have been among the closest of Mr Assad's confidants and a key player in regime strategy since Syria was forced to leave Lebanon in March 2005.
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More News On Syria And The Assassination Of A General
Syria confirms assassination of top military officer last week -- Jerusalem Post
Syrian general's killing severs Hezbollah links -- Times Online
Syrian General Who Oversaw Arms Shipments Assassinated -- Washington Post
Rumours Surround Syria 'Hit' -- Sky News
Syrian general's slaying raises questions -- UPI
Syria confirms assassination of top military officer last week -- Jerusalem Post
Syrian general's killing severs Hezbollah links -- Times Online
Syrian General Who Oversaw Arms Shipments Assassinated -- Washington Post
Rumours Surround Syria 'Hit' -- Sky News
Syrian general's slaying raises questions -- UPI
Slain Syrian general buried, questions linger -- Reuters
Speculation and mystery surround killing of Syrian general -- Asia News
Report: Syria arrests suspects in murder of Hezbollah liaison -- Haaretz
Arrests in Syria follow murder of general -- Financial Times
My Comment: I am sure that a number of Syrians are now looking behind their backs. Checking rooftops for snipers. Getting the aide to start the car. Feeding the dog to see if the food is not poisoned.
Syrian general's killing severs Hezbollah links -- Times Online
Syrian General Who Oversaw Arms Shipments Assassinated -- Washington Post
Rumours Surround Syria 'Hit' -- Sky News
Syrian general's slaying raises questions -- UPI
Slain Syrian general buried, questions linger -- Reuters
Speculation and mystery surround killing of Syrian general -- Asia News
Report: Syria arrests suspects in murder of Hezbollah liaison -- Haaretz
Arrests in Syria follow murder of general -- Financial Times
My Comment: I am sure that a number of Syrians are now looking behind their backs. Checking rooftops for snipers. Getting the aide to start the car. Feeding the dog to see if the food is not poisoned.