The Missing Persons Search and Rescue Authority receives reports of mass graves in the Abu Salim Zoo.
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Tripoli, May 16, 2025 (LANA) - The General Authority for Research and Identification of Missing Persons announced that it has received, over the past few days, a number of reports from families of missing persons, indicating the possible presence of mass graves at a former site belonging to a security formation, located within the Abu Salim Zoo.
In a statement, the Authority called on the families of the missing persons to submit their reports to the relevant public prosecution offices and refer them to the Authority. This will enable it to begin its work after being assigned by the Public Prosecution, starting next week, to conduct field investigations and surveys at the site, using specialized teams and the necessary scanning equipment.
According to the Authority, initial reports from the families of the victims indicated serious indications of the possible presence of mass graves, which requires handling the matter with the utmost caution and legal and humanitarian responsibility.
The Authority affirmed its full commitment to the right of the victims and their families to know the fate of their loved ones, and that it will inform the public of the results of its investigations once the legal and technical procedures are completed.