Amid the Lebanese War.. Rising Concerns for the Safety of Syrian Refugees
The targeting of Syrian refugees in Lebanon reflects a blatant disregard for international humanitarian law, calling for urgent intervention from the international community to protect civilians trapp
September 25, 2024, 1:16 am

Amid the Lebanese War.. Rising Concerns for the Safety of Syrian Refugees

الحدود اللبنانية الإسرائيلية

The humanitarian tragedy of Syrian refugees in Lebanon has escalated with 17 new victims falling due to Israeli shelling on various areas. The list of victims includes 4 women, 7 children, and 6 men, hailing from different regions in Syria, including Afrin occupied by Turkey.

With this new toll, the number of documented Syrian casualties during the past 48 hours rises to 62 people, including 11 women and 18 children, due to Israeli raids that affected several areas in Lebanon.

Thus, the total number of Syrian victims in Lebanon since the beginning of the Israeli war on Gaza reaches 96 people, including 14 women and 23 children, in addition to 21 others injured.

Concerns are growing about the safety of civilians and Syrian refugees living in extremely difficult conditions. In addition to direct security threats, they face tremendous living challenges, including lack of shelter due to rising rental prices.

Moreover, the majority of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, who are opponents of the Syrian regime, cannot return to areas under regime control for fear of arrest or retaliation.

Human rights organizations have confirmed that Syrian refugees in Lebanon face multiple violations of their basic rights, including restrictions on freedom of movement, the right to work, education, and healthcare, alongside increasing cases of discrimination and violence against refugees in light of the economic crisis Lebanon is suffering from.

In light of these tragic developments, pressure is increasing on the international community to move urgently to stop the military escalation in the region and protect civilians trapped in conflict zones. Voices are also rising calling for accountability for those responsible for targeting civilians and committing potential war crimes.

It's worth noting that the village of Majdal Shams in the Golan recently witnessed a horrific massacre that claimed the lives of 12 civilians, mostly children. Israel and Lebanese Hezbollah exchanged accusations of responsibility for this attack, further complicating the security situation in the region and threatening more escalation.

The fate of thousands of Syrian refugees in Lebanon remains uncertain amid growing fears of continued deterioration of security and humanitarian conditions. The pressing question remains: When will the international community move seriously and effectively to put an end to this ongoing tragedy?

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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.”
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.”