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Syria rebels say seized Hama prison, released hundreds of inmates

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05-12-2024 | 08:18

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Syria rebels say seized Hama prison, released hundreds of inmates

Syrian rebels said they seized control on Thursday of Hama prison and released inmates, after a war monitor said the fighters had entered several parts of the city.

"Our forces entered Hama central prison and liberated hundreds of prisoners," said Hassan Abdel Ghani, a leader from the rebel factions' military operations unit, on Telegram.

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