Austin Tice's kidnapping approved by Syrian regime, BBC finds

American journalist Austin Tice was allegedly kidnapped with Bashar al-Assad's approval.

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His 2012 abduction remains unresolved despite diplomatic efforts.

A source claims the Syrian regime planned the operation for weeks.

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