Syrian general accused of atrocities is protected by U.S. and Lebanon, NPR and BBC find : NPR

"If what you are saying is true, the fact that our tax dollars are being used to furnish a comfortable life for someone associated with the use of chemical weapons on Syrian civilians, who claims to have had Austin Tice executed, is offensive. This is nothing less than aiding and abetting the escape of a wanted war criminal. The Syrians deserve justice, and he should be returned to stand trial."…

 https://www.npr.org/2026/10/08/nx-s1-5993637/syrian-general-lebanon-fbi-austin-tice