Opposition factions confirm that they had opened gates of Sednaya military prison
Date
12/10/2024 6:28:43 AM
(MENAFN) After the fall of Bashar al-Assad's Regime on Sunday, opposition factions confirmed that they had opened the gates of Sednaya military prison, one of Syria's largest and most notorious prisons. Although thousands of prisoners have been released, many of the secrets of the prison remain hidden, especially those concerning the underground cells where thousands more detainees are believed to be held. Sednaya has long been known for its brutal torture of prisoners, with non-governmental organizations documenting human rights abuses for decades. While the rebels have freed thousands from the upper levels, they are still attempting to unlock the mysterious gates leading to the lower floors, known as the Red, White, and Yellow prisons, which remain isolated and sealed off from the outside world. Videos of attempts to break through walls and reach the underground areas have circulated, but none have succeeded so far.
To expedite the search, activists have called for assistance from international organizations or experts in breaking into the complex prison system. Additionally, Syrian businessmen and rebels have offered large rewards, with some reaching up to $100,000, for anyone who can provide the code to unlock the secret doors or help locate the underground cells. The conditions in these secret underground floors are dire, with prisoners facing shortages of food, water, and air, exacerbated by power outages. The escape of jailers after Assad's regime fell has left many with valuable knowledge of the prison's inner workings, and efforts are underway to track down those who may hold the keys to the prison's mysteries.
Meanwhile, there are increasing calls from revolutionaries and the families of missing detainees to uncover the hidden gates, which might hold the key to finding thousands of individuals who have disappeared without a trace. Despite ongoing efforts by the Syrian Civil Defense (White Helmets), who have deployed search teams with advanced tools and trained dogs, no secret doors have yet been found. The coming hours are crucial for determining the fate of many detainees, whose families hope to finally learn whether they are alive or dead after years of uncertainty.
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