Mass Graves in Syria Uncovered After Assad's Fall, Holding Over 100,000 Victims

The discovery of mass grave sites reveals the scale of atrocities committed during Bashar al-Assad's regime, as efforts to identify victims and secure evidence begin.

• Mass graves near Damascus and other locations in Syria are believed to contain over 100,000 bodies, including Syrians and foreign nationals, killed during Bashar al-Assad's rule.
• Forensic teams and advocacy groups are beginning the complex process of documenting and preserving evidence to identify victims and prosecute war crimes.
• The Assad regime is accused of systematic torture, mass executions, and extrajudicial killings, with many victims transported from military hospitals and prisons to burial sites.
• The collapse of Assad's government on December 8, following a rapid rebel offensive, has allowed international organizations and journalists to access previously restricted areas.
• International actors, including European governments, are engaging with Syria's new transitional leadership, while concerns remain about the humanitarian and security situation.

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