Mr. Sonmez said the Syrian prisoners included "ordinary people or friends or relatives of the rebels."
Syrian rebels free 48 Iranian hostages while Assad vows to continue fighting →
Speaking in Istanbul, Umit Sonmez of the Foundation for Human Rights and Freedoms and Humanitarian Relief said the 48 Iranians were handed over to aid workers soon after the Syrian regime let a group go.
Syrian rebels free 48 Iranian hostages while Assad vows to continue fighting →
