Ten months after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, families of the missing continue their desperate search for answers. In Eastern Ghouta, mass graves are being discovered, revealing the haunting legacy of persecution under Assad's regime. Over 181,000 individuals have been forcibly disappeared during the country's long civil war, and according to human rights organizations, 90% have been taken by the Assad government.
One notable finding was made in al-Otaiba village, where a shepherd uncovered clothing and human remains, leading to the belief that up to 175 bodies were bulldozed into a mass grave. Families like Kasim Hamami are coming forward with the heart-wrenching stories of their loved ones, like his brother Samer, who vanished at just 21 years old, leaving behind a young bride.
As the new leadership in Syria makes vague promises for the missing to be a priority, families gather at 'Truth Tents' to share their pain, holding onto memories of loved ones taken from them unjustly. With only one DNA testing facility available in the country, progress is slow, and victims' relatives demand more concrete action against those responsible for the abductions and killings.
The scars of war remain deep, but these families continue to fight for justice, hoping that one day they will uncover the truth. We will get our rights when he is hanged, one woman passionately stated, as the community rallies together, refusing to let their voices be silenced.
One notable finding was made in al-Otaiba village, where a shepherd uncovered clothing and human remains, leading to the belief that up to 175 bodies were bulldozed into a mass grave. Families like Kasim Hamami are coming forward with the heart-wrenching stories of their loved ones, like his brother Samer, who vanished at just 21 years old, leaving behind a young bride.
As the new leadership in Syria makes vague promises for the missing to be a priority, families gather at 'Truth Tents' to share their pain, holding onto memories of loved ones taken from them unjustly. With only one DNA testing facility available in the country, progress is slow, and victims' relatives demand more concrete action against those responsible for the abductions and killings.
The scars of war remain deep, but these families continue to fight for justice, hoping that one day they will uncover the truth. We will get our rights when he is hanged, one woman passionately stated, as the community rallies together, refusing to let their voices be silenced.
