US reportedly shields Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity in exchange for intel on Austin Tice

BBC reports that former Syrian general Bassám Hasan, wanted for crimes against humanity, has been granted US protection in Lebanon in exchange for information on missing American journalist Austin Tice. The claim is sourced to BBC and not independently corroborated; US officials have not commented. If confirmed, this would mark a significant deviation from US policy on accountability for Syrian war crimes, potentially straining relations with human rights advocates and allies.