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Assad's 'Human Slaughterhouse' Sednaya Prison Reveals Torture Chamber, Families Search for Missing

Dec 11, 2024, 08:30 PM

Following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria, the notorious Sednaya Prison near Damascus, known for its brutal treatment of detainees, has been opened, leading to the release of thousands of prisoners. Drone footage has revealed the grim conditions inside, with cells showing signs of severe mistreatment. Families have gathered outside the prison, seeking information about their missing loved ones. The prison, described by Amnesty International as a 'human slaughterhouse,' was a center for torture and human rights abuses, located 30 kilometers from Damascus. Some prisoners have been found in dire conditions, unaware of the regime's fall, highlighting the extent of the regime's cruelty. The search for missing individuals continues, with many families facing both hope and despair as they attempt to locate their relatives. CNN's Clarissa Ward encountered a prisoner in a secret cell, who had been left behind for days without food or water, and was unaware that the Assad regime had fallen.