Syrians Detained By The Regime In The Infamous "Human Slaughterhouse" Prison Have Finally Been Freed

Thousands of prisoners detained in Saydnaya prison near Damascus have been freed following the liberation of Syria, marking and end to years of oppression.

Sednaya prison is infamously known as a "human slaughterhouse" due to the extensive torture and mass executions that have occurred within its walls.

Since 2011, Sednaya prison has been used to detain and torture anyone opposing president Bashar al-Assad's regime, even peaceful protesters.

Between 2011 and 2015, estimates suggest that between 5,000 and 13,000 individuals were executed there, with overall deaths in the prison exceeding 30,000 due to torture and ill-treatment, according to an Amnesty International report.

On Dec. 8, rebels opened the doors of Sednaya prison, freeing thousands of innocent people including children.

Some prisoners were going to be executed on the day of their release.

Many former detainees have described their experiences as deeply traumatic, with lasting psychological scars from the abuse and torture they endured.

The release of prisoners has sparked celebrations among families across Syria, as many hope to reunite with loved ones who have been missing for years.

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