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

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The Syrian government plans to convert a former military airport in Damascus into a private jet hub, raising concerns among rights groups and residents about potential disturbance of suspected mass graves and overwriting private land claims. These developments pose complex issues around land rights and historical preservation.

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 graves and override private land claims.