The Headlines A Search for Syria’s Disappeared, and New Details in C.E.O. Killing Investigation
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Dec 11, 2024 Delve into the haunting search for Syria's disappeared, highlighting the pain and resilience of families amid human rights abuses. Explore the legal drama surrounding the Kroger-Albertsons merger and environmental concerns from the Malibu wildfires. Uncover the troubling preparations for Saudi Arabia's 2034 World Cup, with a spotlight on migrant workers' treatment mimicking past controversies. Plus, new insights emerge in the investigation of a C.E.O. killing, revealing the complexities of privilege and descent.
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Desperate Search in Syria
- Syrians desperately search for missing loved ones after Assad's regime ends.
- They're excavating prisons like Sednaya, finding bodies but no secret rooms.
Scale of Disappearances
- Over 130,000 Syrians disappeared under Assad's rule, highlighting the regime's brutality.
- Families are now trying to identify bodies, some showing signs of torture.
Post-Assad Power Struggle
- Rebel groups are pursuing Assad regime members for past abuses.
- Israel has conducted airstrikes in Syria, aiming to prevent weapons from reaching extremists.