Raed al-Saleh tells Al Jazeera rescuers found bodies in ovens and executions took place daily at notorious facility.

SEDNAYA PRISON, Syria — The grounds of Syria’s most notorious prison are strewn with scraps of paper, offering clues to the ...

The longest-serving political prisoner under the regime is now revered as a hero. ‘I was always free here,’ he declares, ...

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For decades, what went on behind the walls of the Sednaya military prison in Syria was largely hidden from the world. But after Bashar al-Assad lost power in 2024, droves of inmates were released.

As the conquering rebels have swung open the gates to the prisons across Syria, the true circumstances surrounding political prisoners are starting to emerge. At Sednaya Prison, the most infamous ...

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Prison of torture, death According to reports by international organizations, Sednaya Military Prison became a base for detaining anti-regime peaceful protesters and military opponents following ...

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Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...