SaralnamaCAMPUS NOTICE: Ten months after Assad's fall, mass graves are still being uncovered in Syria. Over 181,000 people were forcibly disappeared during the 14-year civil war, with 90% taken by the Assad regime. Families of the missing are demanding answers and justice from the new government. A 'people's assembly' was recently chosen, but one-third of seats remain to be filled by appointees. President Sharaa says the missing will remain 'a national priority'. Bereaved relatives are searching for remains at grave sites. Survivors recount attacks on civilians. Many regime figures are on the run, while Assad has found refuge in Russia. Families can now share their stories without risking their lives. A National Commission for Missing Persons has been established but faces resource challenges. (Updated 16 Oct 2025, 09:24 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- CAMPUS NOTICE: Ten months after Assad's fall, mass graves are still being uncovered in Syria
- Over 181,000 people were forcibly disappeared during the 14-year civil war , with 90% taken by the Assad regime
- Families of the missing are demanding answers and justice from the new government