WATCH: Families search Saydnaya prison for missing loved ones
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.
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk visited the notorious Sednaya prison near Damascus, describing it as "haunted by the memories of utmost cruelty."
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A deadly ambush near Syria's Mediterranean port of Tartous resulted in 14 interior ministry personnel killed and 10 injured. The attack was attributed to loyalists of ousted President Bashar al-Assad. It occurred during an operation to apprehend a former officer linked to the notorious Saydnaya prison. Three loyalists also lost their lives in the clash. This comes weeks after rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) ousted Assad, ending decades of family rule. HTS promised to protect minorities but faces global designation as a terrorist group. Tensions continue to rise across the country.
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The infamous Sednaya Prison near Damascus became a site of emotional reunions and frantic searches as rebel forces stormed the facility, freeing all detainees. Videos captured teary-eyed families rushing to the prison gates, anxiously flipping through records, and speaking to authorities in hopes of locating their long-detained relatives.
Scenes of overwhelming relief unfolded as freed detainees emerged from the prison, many breaking into tears as they embraced waiting loved ones. For some, it marked the end of years of separation and anguish. The footage also shows the tension and chaos of the moment, with crowds gathering in a mix of disbelief and joy.
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