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Sally Hayden
Beirut-based reporter for The Irish Times and investigative journalist who worked with the ICIJ on the investigation revealing photographs of detainees and victims of the Assad regime.
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Dec 8, 2025
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Syria’s disappeared: Leak of Assad torture photographs reveals fate of thousands
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Sally Hayden, a Beirut-based reporter for The Irish Times and investigative journalist, delves into the harrowing leak of 33,000 photographs revealing the torture and abuse by Assad's regime. She discusses the impact of these images on families seeking answers about their loved ones. Hayden highlights the systematic brutality during Syria's civil war and the importance of advocating for victims' families before releasing such distressing content. She also addresses the prospects of justice and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the publication of graphic evidence.
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