BBC News - Victims of brutal Assad regime reveal horrors hidden from world | BBC News
The video features a report from a Damascus suburb, Ghouta, where chemical weapons were used on civilians in 2018. Correspondent Yogii interviews victims and eyewitnesses who demand a new investigation into the attacks. Survivors recount the horrors they faced, including the loss of family members due to chemical bombs. The report highlights the oppressive nature of Bashar Assad's regime, which has tried to suppress the truth about these attacks. Victims like Thori and Khaled express their desire for justice and proper burials for their loved ones, who are believed to be buried in mass graves. The video also covers the broader context of the Syrian conflict, including the role of Dera as a center of anti-Assad unrest and the personal stories of families affected by the regime's brutality. The report concludes with a reflection on the ongoing struggle for peace in Syria, despite the end of the war with Assad.
Key Points:
- Victims of the 2018 chemical attacks in Ghouta demand new investigations to uncover the truth and hold perpetrators accountable.
- Survivors recount the devastating impact of chemical weapons, including the loss of family members and the regime's attempts to silence them.
- The report highlights the oppressive tactics of Bashar Assad's regime, which has tried to hide the scale of its brutality from the world.
- Families of victims seek justice and dignified burials for their loved ones, who are believed to be in mass graves.
- Despite the end of the war with Assad, the struggle for peace and justice in Syria continues, with ongoing calls for accountability.