Rebels in Syria release thousands of detainees from notorious prisons

Rebels in Syria have recently taken control of key areas, leading to the release of thousands of detainees from notorious prisons, including Saydnaya. Video footage shows prisoners, including women and children, emerging from the facility as rebels break locks to free them. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham announced the release of over 3,500 detainees from Homs Military Prison as they captured the city. The group declared an "end of the era of tyranny" at Saydnaya, known for severe human rights abuses under the Assad regime. Since the civil war began in 2011, human rights groups have reported widespread torture and executions in Syrian prisons. An estimated 130,000 people have been detained under harsh conditions, with many families left unaware of their loved ones' fates.