Starvation, Forced Labor, and Other Hardships
Prisoners in Sednaya are often subjected to forced labor, excessive physical pressure, and prolonged starvation. These extreme conditions severely affect their physical and psychological health.
Many detainees who remain in Sednaya for long periods suffer from torture and permanent psychological trauma.
Escape and International Media
In 2016, some former detainees who managed to escape Sednaya came forward to reveal the torture and mistreatment they endured inside the prison.
Their testimonies were widely covered by international media outlets, exposing the horrifying truth about Sednaya.
Leading media organizations, including The New York Times, BBC, and The Guardian, reported extensively on the torture taking place within the prison, which resonated globally.
Sednaya Prison is not only a symbol of the Syrian Civil War but also one of the most significant examples of the government's brutal crackdown on opposition and its involvement in war crimes.
For political prisoners and opponents of the regime, Sednaya has become a matter of life and death.
The reports from human rights organizations and the ongoing pressure from the international community continue to shed light on the abuses occurring there.