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Public commenter urges accountability and national reconciliation for abuses at Syrian prison
Summary
A public commenter described a Syrian prison as "notorious" for abuses under the Assad regime and called for accountability and a nationally led truth‑telling and reconciliation process.
A public commenter said the site of a notorious prison complex in Syria must be the focus of accountability and national reconciliation efforts.
The commenter described the facility as "haunted by the memories of utmost cruelty" and said, "Those responsible for serious human rights violations and crimes must be held to account. Revenge and vengeance are never the answer." The commenter urged a process led within Syria, saying, "Instead, there needs to be a fully nationally owned healing, truth telling, and reconciliation process. Rebuilding a Syria that works for all its people, equal in dignity and without discrimination, will be key to its success and stability."
The remarks addressed alleged abuses that took place "during the Assad regime," and emphasized restorative steps rather than retribution. The transcript contains no record of motions, votes, or formal actions on the subject during the meeting. The comment was made as a standalone public statement in the meeting record; no implementation steps, funding, or timelines were proposed in the transcript.
