List of Syrian defectors

During the rule of the al-Assad family and the Syrian Civil War, a number of prominent Syrian figures have defected to either the rebellion or to other countries:

During Hafez al-Assad rule

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During Bashar al-Assad rule

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Syrian civil war

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There are many other diplomats not listed

References

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