Syrian rebel leader vows to expose Assad officials accused of torture
Abu Mohammed al-Jolani, the leader of Syria’s main Islamist rebel group, has announced plans to publicly name senior officials from Bashar al-Assad’s regime who were involved in the torture of political prisoners. He also stated that rewards will be offered for information about army and security officers accused of committing war crimes.
The announcement follows the rapid collapse of the Assad regime, a turn of events that has left observers astonished by its speed, according to BBC analyst Jeremy Bowen.
In related developments, the White Helmets rescue group confirmed the conclusion of their search for detainees in hidden cells or basements at the notorious Saydnaya military prison. Despite specialized teams, K9 units, and assistance from those familiar with the facility’s layout, no detainees were found. Crowds gathered outside the prison during the search, many clinging to hope for news about missing loved ones.
Meanwhile, rebel forces in Damascus have reportedly discovered over 40 bodies in a hospital morgue, with signs suggesting they were victims of torture.
These findings and revelations further highlight the widespread human rights abuses associated with the Assad regime throughout Syria’s 13-year civil war.
