Syria’s rebels enter horrific prison as Assad flees Damascus Syrian rebels have been filmed freeing detainees from the notorious Saydnaya prison near Damascus, as dictator Bashar al-Assad flees to Moscow with his family. Videos of the rebels’ rescue show the mix of joy, fear, confusion and heartbreak as prisoners are liberated, but only some are reunited with their families. Survivors of the Assad regime’s Saydnaya prison have described it as “hell on earth”, while human rights organisations have called for an immediate investigation. As Syria prepares for its next chapter, here is a look at what happened inside the country’s worst prison. #syrianrebels #syria #damascus