SOS Children's Villages International, a prominent global charity, has acknowledged that more than 140 children were placed in its facilities by Syrian security forces during the ongoing conflict. The organization has faced scrutiny regarding its handling of these children, many of whom were considered 'disappeared' by their families.

While the charity has confirmed the transfer of these children, it has opted to withhold the full findings of an internal investigation into the matter. The report was commissioned to examine the organization's role and decision-making processes during the period when these children were under its supervision. Critics and human rights advocates have raised concerns about the lack of transparency, arguing that the public and the families involved deserve to know the extent of the charity's cooperation with Syrian authorities.

SOS Children's Villages has stated that it is committed to protecting the privacy and safety of the children involved, which they cite as a primary reason for limiting the release of detailed findings. However, the decision to keep the report private has fueled questions about accountability and the charity's operational independence in high-risk conflict zones. There is currently no confirmed timeline for when, or if, the full report will be made available to the public or independent oversight bodies.