Over 1,000 Syrians Killed in Mezzeh Airport Prison, Report Confirms

A report by the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre (SJAC) has revealed that over 1,000 Syrians died in detention at Mezzeh military airport near Damascus from 2011 to 2017 due to torture, execution, and maltreatment. The investigation identified seven suspected mass grave sites linked to the airport, utilizing witness testimonies, satellite imagery, and leaked intelligence data. Survivors described horrific conditions, including severe physical and psychological torture, which led to untreated injuries and extrajudicial killings. The report also indicates that at least 29,000 detainees were held at the airport during the Syrian conflict. In light of these findings, the US Justice Department has charged two senior Syrian air force intelligence officers with war crimes, emphasizing the ongoing human rights violations under the Assad regime. Despite these revelations, the regime has remained largely silent on the allegations, and the search for justice continues.