Key facts
- Syrian authorities plan to convert Mezzeh military airport into a private jet hub.
- Rights groups are concerned about suspected mass graves at the airport.
- The airport was allegedly used as a site for torture under the Assad regime.
- Concerns have also been raised regarding land rights.
Syrian authorities are planning to reclassify the Mezzeh military airport to serve as a hub for private jets. This proposed change has raised significant alarm among human rights groups and residents due to the site's alleged history. Documents obtained by the Syria Justice and Accountability Centre indicate that Mezzeh was used as an execution site under the Assad regime, and the group has identified suspected mass graves within the airport's grounds. The airport is also associated with allegations of torture.