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Families search Saydnaya prison for missing loved ones

Video. WATCH: Families search Saydnaya prison for missing loved ones

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Thousands of Syrians have flocked to Saydnaya prison, infamous for mass executions and torture under Assad’s regime, seeking news of missing relatives. Known as the "Human Slaughterhouse," Saydnaya was taken over by rebel forces on 8 December 2024, leading to the release of surviving inmates.

The facility, 30 km from Damascus, symbolised Assad's repression, with Amnesty International estimating up to 13,000 extrajudicial executions between 2011 and 2016. Inmates endured unimaginable torture, including forced cannibalism.

Human rights groups urge action against the regime’s atrocities. Rebels are releasing prisoners, while the Assad guards remain among Syria’s most wanted fugitives. Survivors and families now demand justice and accountability.

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