Unveiling the Graves: A Dark Chapter in Syria's Military Delve

A report by the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre identified seven grave sites linked to the deaths of over 1,000 Syrians at Mezzeh military airport near Damascus. Utilizing documents, witness accounts, and satellite imagery, the report highlights the brutal methods employed by the Assad regime, including execution and torture.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 27-02-2025 15:50 IST | Created: 27-02-2025 15:50 IST
Unveiling the Graves: A Dark Chapter in Syria's Military Delve

A recent report has shed light on the devastating scale of human rights abuses linked to the Mezzeh military airport in Damascus. According to the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre, over 1,000 Syrians met their demise due to execution, torture, or maltreatment at this feared location.

The report, seen exclusively by Reuters, reveals the existence of seven grave sites identified using witness testimony, satellite imagery, and documents from the military airport. These discoveries highlight the systemic cruelty inflicted by the Assad regime on detainees.

Survivors recount harrowing tales of interrogations and torture aimed at extracting false confessions. Despite the new government's attempts to suppress such testimonies, the legacy of missing persons and mass graves continues to haunt Syria's civilians.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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