A former Syrian intelligence official who was refused asylum in France was reportedly able to escape to Austria with the help of Mossad. Brigadier General Khaled al-Halabi,served as chief of Syrian intelligence in Raqqa from 2009 until 2013,An investigation by the Daily Telegraph claimed that he was helped to leave the country and start a new life. According to the complaint, during his time in charge prisoners in a Raqqa facility were murdered, tortured and sexually assaulted. Mysteriously, he was then taken from France to Austria by Israeli intelligence agents where he was granted asylum, a judicial source told the Daily Telegraph. The case has caused scandal in Austria since it emerged in the country's press this month, with several MP's describing Mr Halabi as a 'war criminal'.

Source: Daily Mail November 30, 2020 02:12 UTC