The “Butcher of Deir Ezzor,” Issam Zahreddine, Dies 1 Month After Threatening Syrian Refugees

Major General Issam Zahreddine, one of the most prominent military figures in the Syrian Arab Army (SAA), died on Wednesday, October 18, after his vehicle reportedly drove over an active landmine, causing an explosion. The Telegraph claims that “[Zahreddine’s] death will be a major blow to the regime, which has lost huge numbers of high-ranking […]

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