The General Authority for Search and Identification of Missing Persons (GASIMP) has announced that it had received reports in recent days from families of missing persons regarding the possible presence of mass graves at a former site belonging to a security formation, located within the zoo in the Abu Saleem municipality.
The Authority called on the families of the missing persons to submit their reports to the relevant public prosecution offices, which will in turn assign the Authority, starting next week, to conduct field searches and investigations at the site, using specialized teams and the necessary scanning equipment, according to a statement on its Facebook page on Thursday.
The Authority stated that the initial reports show "serious indications of the possible presence of mass graves, which requires handling the matter with the utmost caution and legal and humanitarian responsibility."
It urged the families of missing persons who have not yet contacted it to submit their relevant information and reports through official channels. This will support search and investigation efforts and enable the Authority to expand its scope and reach the largest possible number of cases.
The Authority affirmed its full commitment to the right of victims and their families to know the fate of their next of kin. It will also inform the public of the results of its work once the legal and technical procedures are completed.
