Syrians search for loved ones at notorious prison after Assad regime's downfall

Two days after rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad's government, the Biden administration said it would recognize the new Syrian government under certain conditions. Meanwhile, Syrians searched for their loved ones at the notorious Saydnaya prison. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Elizabeth Palmer has more details.

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Syrians search for loved ones at notorious prison after Assad regime's downfall

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