LONDON: The first extradition from Lebanon to Damascus of a former member of the Assad regime’s military leadership marks an important step in Syria’s long and difficult journey toward transitional justice. “It is a good sign,” said Anwar Al-Bunni, a Syrian human rights lawyer, former political prisoner and president of the Syrian Center for Legal Studies and Research.

Syria's Interior Ministry says that Lebanon has extradited a former military officer from Lebanon to Syrian authorities. Maj. Gen.

DAMASCUS: Syrian authorities on Thursday received former Maj. Gen. Adel Issa from Lebanon after his extradition to face charges including premeditated murder and torture, state…