Syria: Stories from people freed from Saydnaya torture prison

The BBC speaks to men released from Saydnaya prison - a place known as the "human slaughterhouse".

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Warning: This article contains descriptions of torture

The prisoners fell silent when they heard the shouting outside their cell door.

A man's voice called: "Is there anyone in there?" But they were too afraid to answer.

Over years, they had learnt that the door opening meant beatings, rapes and other punishments. But on this day, it meant freedom.

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