ISTANBUL, Oct 27 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- Syrian authorities have arrested Yahya al-Assad, a cousin of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad, along with former military and security officials during operations in the central city of Homs, the Interior Ministry said on Monday, Anadolu Ajansi reported.
Syria Arrests Ousted Ruler’s Cousin, Former Security Officials
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Syrian authorities arrested Yahya al-Assad, a cousin of Bashar al-Assad, and several former officials in Homs.
- Yahya al-Assad, cousin of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, was arrested in Homs.
- Detainees included former military and security officials, such as Mohammad Dib Afouf and Ghazi Badr Abdel Saleh.
- Arrests are part of ongoing operations targeting former regime officials.
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