Quote by: Richard Engel

'Shabiha' is a difficult word to translate into English. It comes from the word Syrians used to describe the luxury Mercedes favored by the Assad family's operatives that the enforcers of the regime used to move money, smuggle weapons and intimidate opponents.


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Author Bio


  • NameRichard Engel
  • DescriptionAmerican television journalist
  • BornSeptember 16, 1973
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionJournalist