Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:39am on 12 Dec 2024,Thursday International
Syrian rebel leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (Abu Mohammed al-Jolani) pledged to shut down Assad-era prisons, including the infamous Saydnaya facility, following Bashar al-Assad's ousting. Jolani’s Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) coalition toppled Assad’s 54-year rule in a swift offensive, forcing him to flee to Russia. Videos surfaced showing thousands of detainees freed from Saydnaya, infamous for torture and killings. Jolani vowed to pursue those involved in war crimes and dissolve Assad’s security forces. Concerns over chemical weapon stockpiles persist, with international groups aiding in securing sites. The U.S. welcomed Jolani’s statements, urging actions against potential misuse of chemical assets.
