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Syria plans private jet hub at former torture site, sparking rights concerns

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Syria is planning to convert the former Mezzeh military airbase in Damascus into a private jet hub, a move that has sparked alarm among human rights groups. These organizations fear that the redevelopment project could disturb potential mass graves and destroy evidence of atrocities committed during the Assad family's rule. The Syrian government's civil aviation authority has stated that the base will be reclassified for limited civilian use, focusing on executive aviation, to supplement Damascus International Airport. AI

RANK_REASON Significant redevelopment of a site with a history of human rights abuses. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Syria plans private jet hub at former torture site, sparking rights concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Alarm as Syria plans private jet hub on former torture site

    Syrian government plans to turn a former military airport in Damascus into a ⁠hub for private jets are raising alarm among rights groups and residents who say redevelopment could disturb suspected mass graves and override private land claims. Syria’s civil aviation authority said…

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