With the fall of Assad, Syrian rescue teams are uncovering a painful legacy of violence as they discover bodies buried in homes. For years, families kept silent about the grim findings, fearing government retribution. The once-bustling district of Sbeina, now a macabre site, reveals the tragic history of executed residents, leaving survivors grappling with what to do with these buried truths. Ahmed Sayid reflects the fears of many who felt compelled to hide the atrocities of the regime, fearing accusations of wrongdoing.
A front line in Syria's war, Sbeina had become a 'security zone' in 2011, emptied of civilians as loyalist forces patrolled it. Residents feared retribution.
If we had told the authorities, they would have said that we killed them. What were we supposed to do? said Ahmed Sayid, reflecting on the struggles of revealing the buried truth.
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