Syrian rebels have reportedly seized control of the infamous Saydnaya Military Prison located north of Damascus. In a statement released on Sunday, the rebels announced their success in liberating prisoners and putting an end to what they described as an era of injustice within the prison.
The Saydnaya Military Prison gained international notoriety when Amnesty International referred to it as 'the human slaughterhouse' in a 2017 report. The organization extensively documented mass hangings that took place within the facility.
