Families Seek Missing Loved Ones in Syria's Infamous Prisons

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Following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, hundreds have gathered at the notorious Saydnaya military prison, hoping to find information about missing detainees. The prison, known for detaining thousands who opposed the Syrian government, has released some prisoners in a disoriented state, unable to recall basic personal details. Aid groups and families continue to search for loved ones, amidst reports of secret underground cells and widespread human rights abuses during the civil war.
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- Syria live updates: Assad prisons searched; Israel hits chemical weapons sites NBC News
- Syrian rebels free prisoners from Assad's notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streets The Associated Press
- Crowds Throng to Syria’s Sednaya Prison to Find Relatives and Friends The New York Times
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