Families search for missing loved ones after rebels liberate Saydnaya prison in Syria

Rebels have liberated Saydnaya prison near Damascus, freeing thousands of inmates. Families are now searching for missing loved ones as the notorious facility, known for its brutality, has become a site of hope. Previously, it held an estimated 20,000 prisoners. With guards gone, families flocked to the prison, seeking information about their relatives. Social media showed emotional reunions and desperate searches. Human rights groups report that many detainees are still unaccounted for, with over 100,000 missing across Syria. As the regime's control weakens, other detention facilities have also been liberated. Reports indicate widespread torture and deaths in these prisons. The recent developments signal a significant shift in the situation for prisoners and their families in Syria.