The prison in southern Lebanon where thousands were held without charge has been razed to the ground, confirming the fears of a researcher who spent years building a virtual reconstruction of the site
A year ago, Syria’s new leader pledged to 'close the notorious prisons' run by Bashar al-Assad. But prisons and detention centers are again operating. And beatings, extortion and other abuses have reappeared. The reopening of the Assad-era facilities underscores the country’s struggle to build a stable new order.
Enlevé, torturé par les forces de l’ordre, puis condamné à 15 ans de prison, Ali Mammeri paie cher son engagement. Un cas parmi des centaines d’autres, qui suscite l’indignation internationale.