Wissam al-Hassan
Wissam al-Hassan | |
|---|---|
| وسام الحسن | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 April 1965 |
| Died | 19 October 2012 (aged 47) |
| Manner of death | Assassinated |
| Spouse | Anna al-Hassan |
| Children | Majd Mazen |
| Occupation | Chief of Information Branch |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Lebanon |
| Branch/service | Internal Security Forces |
| Rank | Brigadier general |
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Wissam Adnan al-Hassan (Arabic: وسام عدنان الحسن, romanized: Wisām ‘Adnān al-Ḥasan; 11 April 1965 – 19 October 2012) was a brigadier general at the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF) and the head of its intelligence-oriented Information Branch. Seen as a leading Sunni figure in Lebanon, he was also a key player in the opposition March 14 alliance without having a political position.