Key Syrian Defector Hints that France Helped Him
Key Syrian defector General Manaf Tlas hints that French secret agents helped him flee Syria, won't explain how.
Key Syrian defector General Manaf Tlas hints that French secret agents helped him flee Syria, won't explain how.
Brigadier General Manaf Tlas, one of the most senior defectors from Assad's rule, says he will try to help unite Syria's opposition.
Defected Syrian brigadier general Manaf Tlas calls on the Syrian military to denounce the crimes committed by Assad's forces.
General Manaf Tlas, who defected from Assad's regime this month, is confirmed by President Hollande to be in France.