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US officials are in direct contact with a Syrian rebel group involved in ousting Assad, says Secretary Blinken. In Brazil, former defense minister Walter Braga Netto has been arrested for meddling in a coup investigation.


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US officials have been in direct contact with a Syrian rebel group that played a significant role in ousting President Bashar Assad, according to Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Despite this group being designated a foreign terrorist organization by the United States, Blinken's remarks indicate an ongoing communication effort. Meanwhile, in Brazil, former defense minister Walter Braga Netto has been arrested amid allegations of interference in investigations related to an attempted coup aimed at overturning the results of the 2022 elections. The Brazilian police accuse Netto of meddling in this sensitive matter, highlighting the continuing political tensions in the country.

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