About Tawfiq Younes
Tawfiq Younes was a Syrian military officer.
Tawfiq Younes , also known as Tawfik Yunes, is a retired Major General who was head of the internal branch of the Syrian General Intelligence Directorate (GID), also known as Branch 251 from 2011 to 2016. In 2011, the European Union sanctioned him for "being involved in violence against the civilian population during the Syrian uprisings". He is also sanctioned by Britain and Canada.
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Who was Tawfiq Younes?
former Head of Syrian General Intelligence Branch 251
When was Tawfiq Younes born?
Tawfiq Younes was born in Tartus.
What was Tawfiq Younes's occupation?
Tawfiq Younes was a military officer.
What nationality was Tawfiq Younes?
Tawfiq Younes was Syrian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tawfiq Younes. https://biography.guide/tawfiq-younes/
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