Syrian armed factions deny existence of hidden, underground prisons

The General Command of the Syrian armed factions issued a statement in response to circulating reports about the existence of hidden or underground prisons in Syria, describing these claims as "false."

In its statement, the leadership said, "We urge people not to be misled by false news talking about underground prisons or hidden jails, as transparency is our approach, and we are working to close the chapter on the past to build a better future."

In a related context, the Syrian Civil Defense announced that as of the time of publishing this statement, its teams working in Sednaya Prison had not found any secret doors that are rumored to exist.

It clarified that the teams are using advanced breach and search tools, including acoustic sensors and trained K9 dogs, with the participation of individuals familiar with the details and secret locations of the prison.

The Civil Defense added, "We are working with all our capacities, but so far there are no indications confirming the presence of detainees in the alleged basements or tunnels. We will continue the search until we accurately check all sections of the prison."

The General Command of the factions reaffirmed its commitment to transparency and communication with the families, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and not falling for rumors that may cause unnecessary anxiety without clear evidence.