Le Temps - En Europe, la peur des fantômes de Bachar

Le Temps’ Luis Lema reports that amidst the arrival of possible extremists among the many Syrian refugees in Europe are members of the Shabiha, militia loyal to the Syrian government.

Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) Executive Director Mohammad Al Abdallah describes the Shabiha as pro-government mercenaries that have started to make their way to Europe as refugees after accumulating fortunes in Syria.

*This article is originally published in French.

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