Searching for Syria’s Disappeared: A Father’s Quest
Taher al-Zain is on a poignant journey to find his father, Mohamed, who disappeared 12 years ago amid the turmoil of Bashar Al-Assad’s regime. As a lawyer and father of five, Mohamed became one of the countless Syrians who went missing during the ongoing civil war. This search for answers is echoed by thousands of families yearning for closure.
Hope Amidst Despair: The Search for Missing Loved Ones
Recently, the Syrian government has released thousands of political prisoners since the overthrow of President Bashar Al-Assad’s regime on December 8. Among the freed is Ahmed Abu Seif. In the aftermath, bodies of those who died in custody are now being recovered and taken to hospitals throughout the country. In one such hospital in the Syrian capital, Taher examines photographs of the deceased, desperately seeking any trace of his father.
Visiting Sednaya Prison: A Symbol of Suffering
In his quest, Taher’s journey leads him to the notorious Sednaya prison, located on the outskirts of Damascus. This prison has become synonymous with torture and death, with thousands believed to have been executed within its walls. Alongside others, Taher visits daily, searching through remnants of prison documents left by the former government for signs of his missing loved ones.
Living in Uncertainty: The Pain of Families of the Disappeared
As Syria navigates a new and unpredictable chapter, families of the missing remain trapped in their past. Without definitive answers, they continue to seek out their loved ones, clinging to the hope of closure.
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