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. — Richard Engel

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Mini who’s who:

Richard Engel : American Journalist
Born:  September 16, 1973