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Traumatic waiting game for Syrians unsure of the fate of detained loved ones 

Traumatic waiting game for Syrians unsure of the fate of detained loved ones 

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After 10 years of war in Syria, there are likely tens of thousands of detainees across the country, held by the Government and opposition groups – a traumatic waiting game for the families unsure of their fate. 

In an interview with UN News’s Daniel Johnson, rights investigator Hanny Megally from the Commission of Inquiry on Syria, explains what steps the international community is taking to try to resolve the situation – and what obstacles it still faces. 

Audio Credit
Daniel Johnson, UN News - Geneva
Audio Duration
8'51"
Photo Credit
UNICEF/Ashawi