Local forces in the Homs countryside recently uncovered a clandestine tunnel network concealing an underground prison near the Al-Makhram area.‌ The discovery, documented in a video circulating ‌online, suggests the presence of a detention facility operated by Shiite militias.

Underground Detention Facility

The ⁣tunnel’s entrance was reportedly found accidentally.Field sources indicate the tunnel leads to a fully-fledged prison used to detain civilians.The presence of Shiite religious texts ‍adn publications within the facility strongly⁣ suggests a connection to Iranian-backed militias operating in the region.

Proximity to Mass Graves⁢ Raises Concerns

This discovery is notably troubling given the recent finding of seven mass‍ graves in the same area. Authorities believe these graves ‌contain the remains ​of civilians who died while the ⁣region was under militia control, raising serious questions about potential human rights abuses ⁤and​ extrajudicial killings.The proximity of the prison to the mass graves suggests a possible link between the detentions and the ​subsequent deaths.

The ongoing investigation aims to determine the ⁢full extent of the prison’s ⁢operations, identify those ​responsible for its⁤ operation, and ​uncover​ the fate of those ‍who ‍were ⁤detained there. This discovery underscores ⁢the continued instability and security challenges ⁤facing ‌the Homs countryside and⁤ the need for accountability for past abuses.