Major General Bassam Al Hassan, a former aide to President Bashar al-Assad, has reportedly claimed that the ousted Syrian leader ordered the execution of missing American journalist Austin Tice. This shocking revelation comes amid ongoing investigations and is part of an upcoming BBC Radio 4 podcast focused on Tice's disappearance, which has left his family desperate for answers since his abduction in August 2012. Despite the Assad regime's repeated denials regarding Tice's fate, Al Hassan's statements suggest otherwise, raising further questions about the truth behind his long-standing disappearance.
Ex-Syrian Official Alleges Austin Tice Executed on Assad's Orders
Ex-Syrian Official Alleges Austin Tice Executed on Assad's Orders
Claims emerge that missing journalist Austin Tice was executed as part of a cover-up by former Syrian regime officials.
Al Hassan, who previously served as the Chief of Staff for the National Defence Forces (NDF), reportedly asserted to U.S. officials that he initially attempted to prevent Tice's execution but eventually relayed the order for it to take place. U.S. law enforcement sources, including the FBI and CIA, are currently working to validate Al Hassan's claims, which include potential locations for Tice's remains.
While the official narrative maintained by the U.S. government insisted that Tice is alive, experts are uncertain whether Assad would have directly issued an execution order, given his tendency to distance himself from violent actions. The ongoing plight of Tice’s family, especially that of his mother Debra, continues to highlight the desperate search for her son, who was once celebrated for his courage as a journalist and his service as a U.S. Marine.
While the official narrative maintained by the U.S. government insisted that Tice is alive, experts are uncertain whether Assad would have directly issued an execution order, given his tendency to distance himself from violent actions. The ongoing plight of Tice’s family, especially that of his mother Debra, continues to highlight the desperate search for her son, who was once celebrated for his courage as a journalist and his service as a U.S. Marine.
