In 1965 , while he was Ba'athist army commander of Homs , Lieutenant Colonel Mustafa Tlass arrested his pro-government comrades .
He then promoted Tlass to high - ranking military and party positions .
In 1965 , while Tlass was Ba'athist Tlass   of Homs , Tlass   Tlass   arrested Tlass ' pro-government comrades .
He then promoted Tlass to high - ranking military and party positions .