After the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, the most notorious symbol of his regime, Sednaya prison, was opened and about 30,000 people were freed by the rebels. The prison, known for its horrific conditions and mass executions, was finally accessed by a western journalist, revealing the extent of cruelty inflicted by the Assad regime. Many who were locked up, including women and children, were unable to even say their names due to the dehumanizing conditions. The search for those still missing loved ones continues.
Reports suggest that bombing raids have hit various sites across Syria, with different regional actors vying for control after Assad’s fall. In the US, a man has been charged with the murder of the UnitedHealthcare CEO, while in media news, Rupert Murdoch’s children will retain equal control over his media empire. Additionally, the former lord chief justice in the UK has called for a reevaluation of jury trials due to a funding crisis in the justice system.
On a cultural note, Jacques Audiard’s crime musical has dominated the Golden Globe nominations, while a daring thriller and a Cannes Palme d’Or winner also received multiple nods. Amidst these developments, the uncertainty surrounding the fate of those still missing in Syria, particularly in the underground “red wing” of Sednaya prison, looms large as the search for answers continues.
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