Revelations link Syria's secret service tactics to Nazi and Stasi methods

Recent revelations about Saydnaya Prison in Syria indicate that the tactics used by the Assad regime were influenced by Nazi war criminals and the East German Stasi. The prison, recently liberated, held thousands of prisoners, many of whom showed signs of torture and malnutrition. Documents suggest that former Nazi officers, including Alois Brunner, were employed by the Syrian military to train intelligence personnel in interrogation methods. Brunner, who had a history of involvement in war crimes, helped shape the practices of Syria's secret services. Additionally, the Syrian regime sought assistance from the Stasi, particularly in intelligence organization. While direct evidence of influence is limited, the Syrian secret service exhibits characteristics reminiscent of both the Nazis and the Stasi, leading to severe human rights violations.