Syria's Sednaya Prison liberated as former inmates reunite with families

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Sednaya Prison in Syria has been liberated following the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime. Released prisoners, who endured torture, celebrated their freedom with families across the country. Videos showed emotional reunions as former inmates emerged from the prison. The prison was notorious for holding and torturing thousands, including men, women, and infants. Rebels opened the prison doors, allowing inmates to escape after years of suffering. Survivors shared their harrowing experiences of abuse and neglect. With the regime's fall, rebels now face the challenge of rebuilding Syria, which is in dire need of aid due to economic devastation. The situation marks a significant shift in the country's history, according to rebel leaders.


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