Mass Protests at the Russian Hmeimim Base Against Assassinations of Alawites
March 10, 2025, 3:19 pm

Mass Protests at the Russian Hmeimim Base Against Assassinations of Alawites

داخل مخيمات في قاعدة حميميم

Thousands of citizens fleeing their homes, seeking safety at the Russian Hmeimim base, protested against the assassinations and crimes committed by elements of the Ministries of Defense and Interior, as well as the pro-government fighters, against members of the Alawite community.

The protesters chanted against what they described as ethnic cleansing and held banners demanding international protection from the assassinations that have resulted in the deaths of hundreds. Despite local efforts advising them to return to their homes with assurances of protection, the protesters at the base refused to leave.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that 973 civilians had been killed in cold blood over the past few days.

In a related context, living conditions in the coastal areas and mountains have worsened as food supplies and daily necessities for families have been cut off for several days. This comes amid an ongoing security operation in the coast, which was a response to attacks by Alawite militants on security forces and the Ministry of Defense on Thursday, March 6.

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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.
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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.”
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