Sky News Daily What do hidden documents tell us about Syria's missing people?
Feb 12, 2025
Stuart Ramsay, Sky News chief correspondent with extensive experience reporting from Syria, and Dominique Van Heerden, senior foreign producer focused on the region, reveal chilling insights about the Assad regime’s abuses. They discuss their visits to the notorious Sednaya prison, revealing horrific conditions and the regime’s systematic torture. The duo also cites hundreds of thousands of burnt documents that uncover the fate of the missing, highlighting the emotional struggle of survivors and the quest for justice amidst the chaos.
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Fall of Assad Regime
- Stuart Ramsay describes crossing the border into Damascus after the fall of the Assad regime.
- He witnessed celebratory gunfire and cheering crowds, highlighting the unexpected swiftness of the regime's collapse.
Syria's Prison System
- Syria's prison network, present in all major cities, aimed to solidify Assad's power.
- Officials also exploited the system for personal gain through corruption.
Discovering Documents
- The team discovered thousands of burnt documents in Homs prison, a site of torture and death.
- The oppressive atmosphere and lingering smell of smoke and fire intensified the experience.