Guardian understands that US intelligence officials
helped Jihad Makdissi to flee, though details of journey are unknown
The Syrian government's former spokesman, Jihad Makdissi, is co-operating
with US intelligence officials who helped him flee to Washington almost one
month ago, the Guardian understands.
Makdissi became one of the
most prominent regime defectors in late November when he left Beirut after first
crossing from Syria. The
Guardian reported at the time that he had fled for the US, possibly in
return for asylum. This has now been confirmed.
The latest development comes after almost a month of debriefings, which have helped intelligence officials build a picture of decision-making in the inner sanctum of the embattled regime......"
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