Political Security Directorate
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The Political Security Directorate (PSD, Arabic: إدارة الأمن السياسي, romanized: Idarat al-Amn al-Siyasi) is an intelligence service of the Syrian government. It is divided into an Internal Security Department and an External Security Department.[1] Intelligence division is affiliated to the Ministry of Interior. Its activities involve the surveillance of the satellite parties of National Progressive Front and is active against the Syrian opposition.[2][3] It monitors literature, print publications, political dissent, and all media outlets.[1][4][5] This intelligence service has been headed by Major General Ghaith Shafeeq Deeb since February 5, 2021.[6]
إدارة الأمن السياسي Idarat al-Amn al-Siyasi | |
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Formed | 1971; 53 years ago (1971) |
Jurisdiction | Government of Syria |
Headquarters | Grand Serail, Kafr Sousa, Damascus, Syria |
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Parent agency | Ministry of Interior |