Uncovering Mass Graves in Syria: A Long Process of Identification
Following the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, reports reveal the discovery of a mass grave near Damascus containing potentially over 100,000 bodies. The White Helmets organization has identified at least thirteen such sites, while approximately 150,000 Syrians remain missing. Experts from the International Commission on Missing Persons (ICMP) are involved in the long and complex identification process, relying on satellite imagery and DNA analysis to link remains with families searching for their loved ones. This operation raises crucial questions about accountability and closure in the wake of severe human rights violations.