Khaddam formed the opposition group National Salvation Front in Syria ( NSF ) in 2006 which supports political transition in Syria .
Khaddam is the highest ranking Syrian official to have publicly cut his ties with the Syrian government , including Rifaat al - Assad .
official formed the opposition group National Salvation Front in Syria ( NSF ) in 2006 which supports political transition in Syrian .
Khaddam is the highest ranking Syrian official to have publicly cut his ties with the Syrian government , including Rifaat al - Assad .