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Mass Graves Discovered Near Damascus, Housing Estimated 75,000 Bodies Across 150 Sites, Each 20 Meters Deep

Dec 15, 2024, 10:16 AM

Authorities have uncovered mass graves in the Al-Husseiniye region near Damascus, Syria, following the recent fall of the Assad regime. Reports indicate that approximately 75,000 bodies of detainees may be buried across around 150 burial sites, each estimated to be 20 meters deep. The graves are believed to contain the remains of individuals who were killed during the Assad regime's rule. Local officials have stated that many of these graves are layered, suggesting a systematic approach to the burials. The discovery comes amid ongoing searches for victims of the regime, with earlier reports indicating the finding of remains along an airport road in Damascus. Eyewitness accounts from gravediggers describe the arrival of trucks carrying bodies, further corroborated by satellite imagery. The situation continues to unfold as more details emerge about the extent of these mass graves.