Reuters World News Syrian mass grave, U.S. data darkness and French pensions
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Oct 15, 2025 A disturbing investigation reveals that Bashar al-Assad's regime has been relocating mass graves in Syria, obscuring evidence of mass killings. The U.S. government shutdown has caused a significant blackout of crucial economic data, raising concerns for global markets. French Prime Minister Le Drian has decided to suspend pension reforms until 2027 to ease political pressure. Meanwhile, there's a growing political divide in France over the pension issue, intensifying governmental stability challenges.
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Witness Accounts Of Who Was Buried
- Witnesses say the relocated dead included soldiers and prisoners who died in Assad's prisons and military hospitals.
- Officials named by witnesses, including Assad, could not be reached for comment on the operation.
Syria's Hidden Mass Grave Revealed
- Reuters uncovered a secret operation moving remains from Kataifa to Tumer to hide evidence of killings.
- The remote site may contain tens of thousands of bodies across 34 trenches spanning two kilometers.
Hostage Returns And Hamas Stance
- Hamas returned nine coffins after Israeli threats to cut aid, leaving many hostages still presumed dead or missing.
- Hamas has not committed to disarmament and has redeployed security forces inside Gaza.