More than 12 mass graves have been discovered in Daraa Governorate, southern Syria, containing the remains of individuals believed to be civilians killed by the regime of ousted leader Bashar al-Assad.
The graves are being unearthed as part of search and survey operations across the country, following the recent collapse of the Baath regime earlier this month.
A statement released on Monday by groups involved in the excavations, which are being carried out with construction equipment, confirmed the discovery of a mass grave in the Izraa district of Daraa. So far, 31 bodies have been recovered, though officials believe the number may rise as work continues. Local residents are actively assisting with the excavation efforts.
Long, Deep Pits Discovered Near Damascus
Earlier, footage captured by Anadolu Agency revealed a mass grave in the Baghdad Bridge area near Damascus. The remains are believed to belong to civilians killed by the Assad regime, including those who perished due to torture and brutal conditions in various detention centers, notably the infamous Sednaya Prison in Damascus.
The footage depicted long, deep pits where bodies had been buried one on top of the other. Sacks marked with prison codes and the names of the deceased were recovered, suggesting systematic burials. The video also showed the grim process of workers retrieving the sacks, filled with human remains, from the graves.
