Syrian private airport plans spark outcry over mass graves, land rights

Contentious Conversion: Former Syrian Airport Faces Mass Grave Allegations

The Syrian government's plan to convert Mezzeh military airport into a private jet hub has sparked concerns over potential disturbances to suspected mass graves and unresolved property rights. Rights groups and residents express alarm over redevelopment activities, emphasizing the need for investigations and respect for land claims.

Syrian private airport plans spark outcry over mass graves, land rights

Damscus plans to turn a former military airport into a hub for private jets sparks backlash among residents who say the project could desturb suspected mass graves.

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 last week it was preparing to reclassify Mezzeh military airport for limited civilian use, focused on private and executive aviation, to complement Damascus Internation…

Syrian private airport plans spark outcry over mass graves, land rights

By Feras Dalatey DAMASCUS, Sept 12 (Reuters) - 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 grav...