Syrian rebel forces made a significant breakthrough on Sunday by reaching additional cells in the notorious Saydnaya prison, freeing more prisoners from inhumane conditions. This action came after the rebels seized the capital Damascus and toppled the Assad regime.
In a video streamed online by Al Jazeera news, rebel forces were seen breaking down walls with sledgehammers to access hidden prison cells. The footage captured hundreds of men being released from the extremely overcrowded prison.
