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The Rebel Who Defied Jihadists By Smoking

LIGHTING UP

He was known for launching missiles against the Assad regime, but now he’s in a jihadist jail for puffing defiantly on a cigarette.

Alex Rowell

Published May 6 2017 8:43AM EDT

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Alex Rowell

Alex Rowell

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