The White Helmets, also known as the Syrian Civil Defense, have made a plea to Russia to exert pressure on former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to disclose the whereabouts of secret prisons in Syria. Assad sought refuge in Russia, a key ally, following the capture of the Syrian capital, Damascus, by rebel forces over the weekend.
Director of the White Helmets, Raed Al-Saleh, conveyed the organization's request to the United Nations through an international mediator, urging Russia to compel Bashar al-Assad to provide maps of secret prison locations and lists of detainees' names. This initiative aims to expedite the rescue efforts for those held captive.
