Families search Sednaya prison for missing relatives after rebel access opens gates

Families are searching through Syria's Sednaya prison for missing relatives after its gates were opened by rebels on December 8, 2024. Many prisoners were released, but countless families are still looking for loved ones believed to be hidden in underground cells. Rescue teams, including the White Helmets, are attempting to locate more prisoners. They have faced challenges, with some breakthroughs leading to empty rooms. Families are registering names at a nearby mosque, hoping for news of their loved ones. The situation has become chaotic, with many people rushing to the prison. Reports of mass executions and torture in Sednaya have raised concerns. The release of prisoners has complicated efforts to find those still detained.