In an open field on the outskirts of the Syrian city of Raqqa, workers in black uniforms, surgical masks and red hardhats toil under a scorching sun to dig up bodies from a large mass grave discovered last month. Add InterestThey have so far unearthed 313 bodies from the grave since it was discovered last month, the official said. The mass grave discovered in mid-June in al-Fukheikha agricultural fields south of the city is the latest grave located in and around Raqqa to date. Forensic workers then put the remains in white body bags, marking them with the date and location and other details. Asaad Mohammed, a forensic worker, said workers were exhuming an average of 10 to 12 bodies on daily basis.

Source: ABC News July 15, 2019 12:52 UTC