Assad called “terrorist” political opponents. Hundreds of thousands of Syrians were led to prison, many tortured and tens of thousands ignored
The Syrian interior ministry today argued that more than 8 million people were being wanted by the intelligence and security services of the Bashar al -Assad regime, which was overthrown last December.
“The number of people wanted by the previous regime for political reasons exceeds eight million“Said ministry spokesman Nourentin al -Baba. “About one -third of the Syrians were folded and expelled by intelligence and security services,” he added.
After the civil war broke out in Syria in 2011, after the suppression of anti -government demonstrations, millions of Syrians were trapped in the networks of the infamous security services, they were prosecuted or faced. They were mainly accused of involvement or encouragement of demonstrations of communicating with foreign governments or that they funded and supported “terrorism”.
Assad called his political opponents “terrorists”. Hundreds of thousands of Syrians were taken to prison, many tortured and tens of thousands still remain missing.
The ministry’s spokesman also announced the establishment of new services, such as a terrestrial and maritime border guard that will be responsible “to combat illegal activities, notably drug and humans trafficking networks” The tourist police will take over the safety of tourist areas, such as ancient Palmyra, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Source :Skai
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