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Maj Gen Jayez Al Moussa is the latest Assad ally to be arrested by Syria's new authorities. Photo: Syrian Ministry of Interior / X

Assad air force commander linked to chemical attacks captured in Syria

Maj Gen Jayez Al Moussa is latest figure from Assad era to be arrested under new government

Emaar founder Alabbar plans to invest up to $18 billion in Syria

UAE and Syria hold first business forum since Assad's fall

Tortured children and missing fingernails: Charges against Assad general

Al Shara removes elder brother but system remains in Syrian leader's tight grip

Lebanese Prime Minister discusses security co-operation with Syria's Al Shara

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