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Syrian jet pilot defects to Jordan

A Syrian fighter jet has made an emergency landing at a northern Jordanian airbase, a Jordanian government official said today.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2012 - 13:28

A Syrian fighter jet has defected to Jordan and its pilot is seeking political asylum in the kingdom.

The defection was confirmed by Jordanian information minister Sameeh Maaytah.

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