Former inmates describe Syria's Sednaya prison as a slaughterhouse

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Former inmates describe Syria's Sednaya prison as a "slaughterhouse," revealing its role in the Assad regime's torture and killings. The prison, notorious for its brutal conditions, has seen thousands released following a recent offensive by insurgents. Civil defense workers estimate that between 20,000 and 50,000 prisoners were freed in a single day. Reports suggest that up to 150,000 people may have been imprisoned there, with many still unaccounted for. New accounts detail horrific conditions, with estimates indicating that 50 to 100 prisoners were executed daily and their bodies burned. The revelations highlight the extent of the abuses that occurred under the Assad regime.


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