Economist Podcasts Mass graves: revealing Syria’s horror
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Dec 18, 2024 
Gareth Brown, a Correspondent recently returned from Syria, shares firsthand accounts of uncovering a mass grave near Damascus, highlighting the haunting stories of families seeking missing relatives. Sophie Petter, The Economist's Paris bureau chief, analyzes the political challenges faced by France’s new Prime Minister, Francois Beirut, amid rising far-right sentiments. The conversation blends deep emotional narratives with urgent calls for global accountability in Syria's humanitarian crisis, offering a chilling glimpse into the aftermath of a fallen regime.
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Suspected Mass Grave in Syria
- Gareth Brown visited a suspected mass grave site near Damascus, Syria.
- Locals believe it holds thousands, possibly even over 100,000 bodies.
Search for Missing Relatives
- Gareth Brown encountered a man searching for his missing uncle at the suspected mass grave.
- The man found his uncle's name on a list of those potentially buried there.
Operation of the Mass Grave
- The mass grave was systematically operated, with bodies arriving in refrigerator trucks.
- Graves were initially shallow, causing issues with smell and animals, requiring re-digging.