Syrian PM quits and flees country
Syria’s prime minister has defected to Jordan with his family after less than two months in the post.
Riad Hijab was joined by three other cabinet ministers, according to Syrian rebel sources.
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SUBSCRIBESyria’s prime minister has defected to Jordan with his family after less than two months in the post.
Riad Hijab was joined by three other cabinet ministers, according to Syrian rebel sources.
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