Syrian authorities arrest main suspect in 2013 Baniyas mass killings
Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, was apprehended as he tried to cross the border, state media reported.
Al Jazeera English reports: Ali Kayali, also known as Mihrac Ural, was apprehended as he tried to cross the border, state media reported.
This world story centres on Syria. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Syrian, Baniyas and Ali Kayali.
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- Syria · Middle East
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- Syrian, Baniyas, Ali Kayali, Mihrac Ural
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