Syria Rebel Leader Vows to Shut Down Notorious Assad Prisons

In a bold statement following the fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Syria’s rebel leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, also known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has vowed to shut down the notorious prisons operated by the Assad regime. These prisons, infamous for their harsh conditions and widespread human rights abuses, have long been a symbol of the Assad government’s brutal repression.
Al-Golani’s forces, which were central to the swift overthrow of Assad’s 50-year rule, now control large parts of Syria, particularly in the northwest, and are taking decisive steps to dismantle remnants of the old regime’s security apparatus. One of the key priorities for al-Golani’s leadership is to close down the infamous detention centers that have been used for the torture, arbitrary detention, and forced disappearances of political dissidents and opposition figures.
The pledge to dismantle Assad’s prison system represents a significant shift in Syria’s political landscape as the rebel-controlled transitional government seeks to establish a new, more humane form of governance. Al-Golani has promised a commitment to human rights and the establishment of a justice system that would prevent such abuses from reoccurring under any future leadership.
The closure of these prisons is expected to be a symbol of the new direction for Syria, one that seeks to break free from decades of oppressive rule.