Syrians hope to learn fate of lost loved ones after notorious prison liberated

Rebels liberated Syria's notorious Sednaya prison last week. Now, many have come looking for family members in a place where thousands have disappeared over the years. Elizabeth Palmer reports.

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Syrians hope to learn fate of lost loved ones after notorious prison liberated

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