Syrian Transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa and his wife Latifa al-Darobi met with families of missing persons on Wednesday evening. ^[1] Sana, a 13-year-old girl in rural Pakistan, was engaged to a 23-year-old cousin and married shortly after, facing severe malnutrition and lack of healthcare access. ^[2] Syrian Transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated during a meeting with a German delegation that Syria has moved past the stage of mutual acquaintance and trust exchange. ^[3] Ahmed al-Sharaa emphasized that the issue of missing persons is not a secondary matter for the state nor a propaganda issue, but a duty the state must bear with sincerity. ^[4] Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that the responsibility for searching for missing persons is a humanitarian and social duty, as well as a state responsibility. ^[5] In rural Pakistan, the maternal mortality ratio is 26% higher than in urban areas due to distant medical health services. ^[6] The World Health Organisation reported in 2023 that the risk of maternal death in low-income countries is one in 66, compared to one in 8,000 in high-income countries. ^[7]