Syria's PM abandons Assad government
Al Jazeera English
2012-09-03
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Syria's Prime Minister has abandoned President Assad and joined the opposition.
With the help of fighters from the Free Syrian Army, Riad Hijab was smuggled out of the country to safety in Jordan.
He is the latest in a growing line of politicians, diplomats and generals to defect.
Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports.
With the help of fighters from the Free Syrian Army, Riad Hijab was smuggled out of the country to safety in Jordan.
He is the latest in a growing line of politicians, diplomats and generals to defect.
Al Jazeera's Nicole Johnston reports.
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