Following the fall of the Assad regime, families of Syria's disappeared rushed to Sednaya prison, hoping for answers. Hundreds converged on a Damascus morgue after 38 bodies were discovered at the prison, desperately searching for their loved ones among the remains.
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Imran Khan, Pakistan's former Prime Minister, is open to reconciliation talks with the government or any institution, according to Junaid Akbar. However, Khan refuses to be coerced into submission while incarcerated since August 2023. Akbar emphasized the need for institutions to operate within legal boundaries, warning of potential unrest if public concerns are ignored.
China unveiled its advanced amphibious assault ship, the Type 076 vessel named Sichuan, in Shanghai. The ship, equipped with an electromagnetic catapult system, enhances China's naval combat capabilities. This marks progress despite corruption issues within the PLA. The Sichuan will now undergo tests and sea trials to further bolster its operational readiness.
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Amal Shujayyeh, a 23-year-old Palestinian student, was released from Israeli prison as part of a ceasefire deal. Shujayyeh's imprisonment highlights the ongoing systemic issues faced by many Palestinians under Israeli detention policies. Despite her release, the risk of re-arrest remains a concern.
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