Over 300 missing children hidden in Syrian orphanages

Syrian security forces have detained mothers and children during the ongoing conflict, leading to many children being placed in orphanages. An investigation revealed that over 300 children were hidden in at least four orphanages in Damascus, often in poor conditions. Families of missing children are now seeking information about their loved ones. Some orphanage directors have begun to acknowledge the situation, with one charity, SOS Children's Village, confirming that they were ordered to accept children from intelligence agents. As families search for their children, some have found hope in the possibility that their loved ones may have survived in these orphanages. However, many details remain unclear, complicating efforts to trace the children.