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65 Civilians Killed in Syria During July 2024

Report: 65 Civilians Killed in Syria During July 2024
The Syrian Network for Human Rights documented the deaths of 65 civilians in Syria during July 2024, including 23 children, 3 women, and 6 victims due to torture.
The report detailed that 65 civilians were killed by "parties to the conflict and controlling forces in Syria" during July 2024. Among them, 8 civilians, including two children, were killed by the Syrian regime. Hayat Tahrir al-Sham killed two civilians, while the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) killed four civilians, including two children and one woman. One child was killed by international coalition forces, and 50 civilians, including 18 children and two women, were killed by other parties, among them 12 children killed by Hezbollah forces.
The report noted that Daraa province accounted for 31% of the documented casualties in July, the highest among the provinces, with 18 victims killed by other parties. This was followed by the occupied Golan Heights at approximately 18%, and Aleppo province at around 15%.
The report documented the deaths of six individuals under torture in July, four of whom were killed by Syrian regime forces, and two by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Additionally, a member of the medical staff was killed by other parties.
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The Syrian Network for Human Rights also recorded at least eight attacks on vital civilian centers by parties to the conflict and controlling forces in Syria during July 2024. Among these, five were committed by Syrian regime forces, one by all armed opposition factions/National Army, and two by other parties.
According to the report, evidence indicates that some attacks targeted civilians and civilian facilities, with indiscriminate shelling causing the destruction of buildings and infrastructure. The report added that there are reasonable grounds to believe that war crimes were committed, including attacks on civilians in several instances.
The report emphasized that the use of remote bombings to target densely populated residential areas reflects a criminal mindset and an intention to cause the maximum number of casualties. This clearly violates international human rights law and constitutes a blatant breach of the Fourth Geneva Convention, particularly articles (27, 31, 32).
On Saturday, July 27, around 6:20 PM, a rocket attack struck the ground of the municipal football field in the village of Majdal Shams in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, causing a massacre.
The network documented the deaths of 12 children, including 4 girls and 8 boys, as well as approximately 36 injuries and significant material damage to the location.
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- March 27, 2025
BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the company’s headquarters in the Seef District.
During the meeting, shareholders approved all items listed on the agenda, including the ratification of the minutes of the previous AGM held on 26 March 2024. The session reviewed and approved the Board’s Annual Report on the company’s activities and financial performance for the fiscal year ended 31 December 2024, and the shareholders expressed their satisfaction with the company’s operational and financial results during the reporting period.
The meeting also reviewed the Independent External Auditor’s Report on the company’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. Subsequently, the shareholders approved the audited financial statements for the fiscal year. Based on the Board’s recommendation, the shareholders approved the distribution of a cash dividend equivalent to 10% of the paid-up share capital.
Furthermore, the shareholders endorsed the allocation of a total amount of BD 172,500 as remuneration to the members of the Board for the year ended 31 December 2024, subject to prior clearance by related authorities.
The extension of the current composition of the Board was approved, which includes ten members and one CBB observer, for a further six-month term, expiring in September 2025, pending no objection from the CBB.
The meeting reviewed and approved the Corporate Governance Report for 2024, which affirmed the company’s full compliance with the corporate governance directives issued by the CBB and other applicable regulatory frameworks. The AGM absolved the Board Members of liability for any of their actions during the year ending on 31st December 2024, in accordance with the Commercial Companies Law.
In alignment with regulatory requirements, the session approved the reappointment of Ernst & Young (EY) as the company’s External Auditors for the fiscal year 2025, covering both the parent company and its subsidiaries—Sinnad and Bahrain FinTech Bay. The Board was authorised to determine the external auditors’ professional fees, subject to approval from the CBB, and the meeting concluded with a discussion of any additional issues as per Article (207) of the Commercial Companies Law.
Speaking on the company’s performance, Mr. Mohamed Al Bastaki, Chairman BENEFIT , stated: “In terms of the financial results for 2024, I am pleased to say that the year gone by has also been proved to be a success in delivering tangible results. Growth rate for 2024 was 19 per cent. Revenue for the year was BD 17 M (US$ 45.3 Million) and net profit was 2 Million ($ 5.3 Million).
Mr. Al Bastaki also announced that the Board had formally adopted a new three-year strategic roadmap to commence in 2025. The strategy encompasses a phased international expansion, optimisation of internal operations, enhanced revenue diversification, long-term sustainability initiatives, and the advancement of innovation and digital transformation initiatives across all service lines.
“I extend my sincere appreciation to the CBB for its continued support of BENEFIT and its pivotal role in fostering a stable and progressive regulatory environment for the Kingdom’s banking and financial sector—an environment that has significantly reinforced Bahrain’s standing as a leading financial hub in the region,” said Mr. Al Bastaki. “I would also like to thank our partner banks and valued customers for their trust, and our shareholders for their ongoing encouragement. The achievements of 2024 set a strong precedent, and I am confident they will serve as a foundation for yet another successful and impactful year ahead.”
Chief Executive of BENEFIT; Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi commented, “The year 2024 represented another pivotal chapter in BENEFIT ’s evolution. We achieved substantial progress in advancing our digital strategy across multiple sectors, while reinforcing our long-term commitment to the development of Bahrain’s financial services and payments landscape. Throughout the year, we remained firmly aligned with our objective of delivering measurable value to our shareholders, strategic partners, and customers. At the same time, we continued to play an active role in enabling Bahrain’s digital economy by introducing innovative solutions and service enhancements that directly address market needs and future opportunities.”
Mr. AlJanahi affirmed that BENEFIT has successfully developed a robust and well-integrated payment network that connects individuals and businesses across Bahrain, accelerating the adoption of emerging technologies in the banking and financial services sector and reinforcing Bahrain’s position as a growing fintech hub, and added, “Our achievements of the past year reflect a long-term vision to establish a resilient electronic payment infrastructure that supports the Kingdom’s digital economy. Key developments in 2024 included the implementation of central authentication for open banking via BENEFIT Pay”
Mr. AlJanahi concluded by thanking the Board for its strategic direction, the company’s staff for their continued dedication, and the Central Bank of Bahrain, member banks, and shareholders for their valuable partnership and confidence in the company’s long-term vision.
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