Sednaya Prison: A symbol of Assad's brutal crackdown has not fallen yet warns human rights group

The Association of Detainees and Missing Persons of Sednaya Prison has issued a statement addressing reports that opposition forces intend to storm Sednaya Prison and that its guards have fled. The association clarified that no faction has surrounded the prison as of now.

The group urged families to exercise caution and avoid approaching the prison’s vicinity, warning that the area is heavily fortified with anti-personnel and anti-tank minefields, some located near the outer and inner walls.

Additionally, the association appealed to media activists to verify information before dissemination to ensure the safety of residents. It also expressed hope that efforts to liberate the prison would commence soon. 

Sednaya prison in Syria is infamous for its role in detaining political prisoners and alleged dissidents, with widespread reports of torture and extrajudicial killings. It symbolises the Assad regime's brutal crackdown during the Syrian conflict.