Syrian Prisoners Freed from Assad's Torture Chambers Celebrate Liberation

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Following the collapse of the Assad regime, Syrian civilians are seeking information about relatives detained in Saydnaya Prison, notorious for torture and executions. Established in the 1980s, the prison has been a symbol of the regime's brutality, with thousands reportedly killed or tortured since the Syrian civil war began in 2011. Rights groups and former detainees have provided insights into the prison's operations, including a possible crematorium used to dispose of bodies. The fall of the regime offers hope for families seeking news of missing loved ones.
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- Syrian rebels free prisoners from Assad's notorious dungeons who celebrate in Damascus streets The Associated Press
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- Syria’s White Helmets director says Sednaya Prison was ‘hell’ for detainees Al Jazeera English
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