Syrian rebels free political prisoners as regime collapses

Syrian rebels have overthrown the Assad regime, leading to the release of many political prisoners. Bashar Barhoum, a writer who expected execution, was freed and expressed joy at seeing sunlight for the first time in months. The collapse of the government has allowed insurgents to liberate prisons across Syria, including notorious facilities like Saydnaya. Thousands of detainees have been freed, with many families anxiously searching for their loved ones. While some celebrate the regime's fall, others remain focused on finding missing family members. Many detainees have been unaccounted for since the conflict began in 2011, leaving families hopeful yet uncertain about their fate.