Child Killed Due to Gunfire Amidst the Chaos of Arms in Syria
March 15, 2025, 12:22 pm

Child Killed Due to Gunfire Amidst the Chaos of Arms in Syria

تدمر - سوريا

A child died following an accidental shooting from a pistol in his possession. He was transferred to the hospital in the city of Tadmor but succumbed shortly after arrival. This incident occurs against the backdrop of the prevailing chaos surrounding the proliferation of weapons in the hands of unauthorized individuals, with little regard for deterrent measures.

In this context, the Syrian Observatory has documented 52 cases of accidental gunfire since the beginning of 2025 due to the spread of weapons and explosives among civilians, resulting in the deaths of 52 individuals, including 20 children, 5 women, and 27 men, in addition to 37 others injured, including 5 children. The incidents are distributed as follows:

Damascus Government Areas: 32 cases were recorded, resulting in the deaths of 35 people, including 13 children, 4 women, and 18 men. Additionally, 9 individuals were injured, including 3 children.

Autonomous Administration Areas: 13 cases were reported, resulting in the deaths of 12 people, including 6 children, 1 woman, and 5 men, with 28 others injured, including 2 children.

Interim Government Areas: 5 cases were documented, leading to the deaths of 5 individuals, including 1 child and 4 men. The details of these cases are distributed as follows: 4 men and a young man in the "Euphrates Shield" areas, and 1 child in the "Olive Branch" areas.

These incidents highlight the urgent need for effective measures to combat the phenomenon of weapon proliferation and to protect lives.

Source: Syrian Observatory

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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.”