Syria arrests ex-military official in charge of notorious Sednaya prison
Summary
Syrian authorities have arrested a former military official, Major General Akram Salloum al-Abdullah, accused of executing detainees at the Sednaya prison during the rule of former President Bashar al-Assad. The prison is known for severe human rights violations, with many detainees reportedly executed and tortured. Rights groups have labeled the prison a site of crimes against humanity.Key Facts
- Major General Akram Salloum al-Abdullah was arrested by Syrian authorities.
- He was in charge of Sednaya prison during part of Bashar al-Assad's rule.
- Abdullah is accused of executing detainees at the prison.
- Sednaya prison is known for severe human rights abuses.
- Amnesty International called the prison a "human slaughterhouse."
- An estimated 30,000 people were detained at Sednaya since 2011.
- About 6,000 detainees from the prison have been released; the rest are missing.
- Rights groups say the prison is a site of crimes against humanity.
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