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Human Rights Report Reveals 84 Torture Deaths in Syrian Prisons

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A recent report by the Syrian Network for Human Rights reveals that 84 individuals died under torture in Syrian prisons over the past year, highlighting ongoing human rights violations and the regime's failure to comply with international legal standards.

The report underscores the dire humanitarian situation in Syria, exacerbated by the regime's ongoing violations of human rights.

The high percentage of children among torture victims raises alarming concerns about the impact of the regime's actions on vulnerable populations.

The lack of accountability for human rights violations, as evidenced by the reappointment of implicated figures, reflects a broader culture of impunity within the Syrian regime.

If the International Court of Justice and the UN Security Council do not take decisive action, the cycle of torture and human rights abuses in Syria may continue unabated.

Increased international scrutiny and potential sanctions could lead to a shift in the regime's behavior, although significant changes may be slow to materialize.

Continued documentation and reporting by human rights organizations may eventually contribute to greater accountability for those responsible for torture and other abuses in Syria.


The Syrian Network for Human Rights reported that 84 individuals were killed under torture in Syrian prisons over the past year, coinciding with the first anniversary of the International Court of Justice's decision regarding the Syrian regime. The report highlights the ongoing issues of torture, arbitrary arrests, and enforced disappearances, with 1,161 civilians arrested, including women and children. It noted that only 138 detainees were released, leaving 1,023 still forcibly disappeared, which represents over 88% of those detained. Furthermore, the report documented that 31% of the torture victims were children, with many deaths recorded without proper acknowledgment or the return of bodies to families. The report also criticized the Syrian regime for failing to implement measures to stop torture and highlighted the continued appointment of individuals implicated in human rights violations to senior positions within the government.

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