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UNHCR: Conditions Are Not Suitable for Large-Scale Voluntary Return to Syria

UNHCR: Conditions Are Not Suitable for Large-Scale Voluntary Return to Syria
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) stated on Tuesday that it "does not currently encourage large-scale voluntary returns to Syria."
The UNHCR clarified that this stance is due to "the ongoing lack of necessary security and economic conditions," urging all concerned parties to create a conducive environment for the return of Syrian refugees.
The UNHCR noted that its surveys in countries hosting Syrian refugees have shown that most refugees face obstacles related to "safety and security, legal concerns, and lack of livelihoods" on their path back to Syria.
The UNHCR emphasized its commitment to addressing the concerns of returnees by providing services and assistance in their areas of origin.
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A statement issued by the Turkish Directorate of Migration Management on April 4 mentioned that "the total number of Syrians who have been deported to their country or resettled in third countries, between 2016 and 2024, reached 65,927 Syrians from all Turkish provinces."
The UNHCR has documented the presence of more than five million Syrians in Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, and Egypt, and confirmed the return of over 411,000 Syrian refugees between 2016 and June of the past year.
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BENEFIT Sponsors BuildHer...
- April 23, 2025
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.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”
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