The United Nations investigation into the killing of the former Lebanese prime minister Rafik Hariri is focusing on the powerful brother-in-law of President Bashar al-Assad of Syria as the main suspect, according to a diplomat with close knowledge of the investigation.
Also said to be the second most powerful man in Syria, and probably second in line to the presidency if Bashar himself were ousted for any reason. And directly responsible? I wish I could read that report...
the earley edition - Posted by Dave @ 10/22/2005 01:56:00 am || ||