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Mass Grave in Al-Qutayfah, 40 Kilometers from Damascus, Contains 100,000 Bodies Linked to Assad Regime Atrocities

Dec 17, 2024, 01:40 AM

A mass grave containing the bodies of at least 100,000 individuals has been discovered near Damascus, Syria, following the recent collapse of the Assad regime. The grave, located in the Al-Qutayfah area, approximately 40 kilometers north of the capital, is believed to hold the remains of detainees, many of whom are thought to have been killed by the former government. Reports indicate that the grave includes bodies buried in layers, with evidence suggesting that some victims were tortured before their deaths. The discovery was made by a U.S.-based Syrian advocacy organization, which highlighted the grave's significance in revealing the scale of atrocities committed during the Assad regime. In addition to the mass grave near Damascus, over 12 other mass graves containing civilian remains have been uncovered in the Daraa governorate, further illustrating the regime's violent history. The findings are part of ongoing searches and investigations into the human rights violations that occurred during the regime's rule.