Families Seek Missing Loved Ones in Sednaya Prison Post-Assad

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Families Seek Missing Loved Ones in Sednaya Prison Post-Assad
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Following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's government, families and rescue teams are searching Sednaya Prison in Damascus for missing loved ones. The notorious prison, known for severe human rights abuses, is being scoured for hidden cells potentially holding detainees. The collapse of al-Assad's regime has led to the release of many political prisoners, bringing emotional reunions across Syria. The White Helmets are actively involved in the search efforts, as the country grapples with the aftermath of decades of oppressive rule.

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