Defecting former Syria PM enters Jordan: state media

2012-08-08 09:59:21 GMT2012-08-08 17:59:21(Beijing Time) Xinhua English

AMMAN, Aug. 8 (Xinhua) -- Former Syrian Prime Minister Riyad Hijab arrived in Jordan on Wednesday, the state-run Petra news agency reported.

Hijab entered Jordan at dawn along with some of his family members, Jordanian government spokesperson Samih Maaytah said Wednesday.

Syrian prime minister sacked of post amid reports of possible defection

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