Adnan Badr Hassan

Adnan Badr Hassan is a retired Syrian major general, politician and a former chief of Syria's political security directorate.

Background Hassan hails from Alawite family from Al Mukharram, Homs governorate.

Career Hassan was a major general in the Syrian army. In 1973, he fought in Arab–Israeli war and was decorated for his performance. One of Hassan's commands was the ninth mechanized infantry of the army in 1985. He was appointed head of the political security directorate in 1987, replacing Ahmad Said Salih in the post. Hassan was one of Ali Duba's allies during this period.

Hassan became a member of the Syrian Regional Branch of the Arab Socialist Ba'ath Party's Central Committee in 2000 following the death of Hafez al-Assad. Hassan retired from politics in 2005.

Activities Hassan signed the agreement between Syria and Turkey on 20 October 1998, signifying that Syria recognized the PKK as a terrorist organization. He was further involved in the security talks between the countries in 2000.