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Syrian opposition claims to kill six senior officials

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Members of Syria's main armed rebel group Free Syrian Army (FSA) announced Sunday they have killed six high-ranking officers, including General Assef Shawkat.

 

Shawkat is the brother-in-law of President Bashar Assad, and the deputy Minister of Defense. He previously served as the army's deputy chief of staff. (Roi Kais)

 

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