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Discovery of a Mass Grave in Daraa Governorate Southern Syria

Local residents in Daraa Governorate, southern Syria, have discovered a mass grave near the 9th Division in the city of Sanamein. According to the news site "Daraa 24," which published news of the discovery on its Facebook account on Friday evening, the investigation shows that the remains in the grave consist of bones and remnants of clothing, indicating that these bodies have been buried for over ten years.
It is noteworthy that in a previous incident, a mass grave was found on December 16 in the Kuwaiti farm located on the outskirts of the city of Izra in central Daraa, where the area was under the control of a militia affiliated with the military security branch. This discovery resulted in the exhumation of 31 bodies, including women and children, which were buried last Thursday at the Martyrs' Cemetery on the Sheikh Miskin – Izra road.
In another incident, a mass grave was found on the 21st of last month in the vicinity of the village of Umm al-Qusur, located on the administrative border between Daraa and rural Damascus. Photos taken from these sites show that the remaining bones are old, and the relevant authorities have been notified to handle the situation.
For its part, the Syrian Civil Defense Organization, known as the "White Helmets," confirmed that the unprofessional interventions affecting mass graves represent a violation of the dignity of the victims and the rights of their families, leading to damage to the crime scene and crucial forensic evidence necessary to uncover the fate of the missing and hold those responsible for enforced disappearances accountable.
The organization expressed concern that these interventions obstruct justice efforts and increase the suffering of families eagerly waiting to learn the fate of their loved ones. It emphasized the importance of avoiding visits to mass grave sites or disturbing them to ensure the preservation of the dignity and rights of the victims.
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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
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