Aleppo news reports
Here are some recent news reports from Aleppo, Syria:
Recent Developments:
- The Syrian government has announced the liberation of Aleppo from rebel forces, after a five-year siege. (Source: Al Jazeera, December 22, 2016)
- The United Nations has condemned the use of barrel bombs and other indiscriminate weapons by the Syrian government in Aleppo, leading to widespread civilian casualties. (Source: UN News, December 15, 2016)
- The Syrian government has begun to restore basic services, including electricity and water, to Aleppo after the city's liberation. (Source: Reuters, January 3, 2017)
Humanitarian Crisis:
- The Syrian government has been accused of blocking aid deliveries to Aleppo, leading to a severe humanitarian crisis in the city. (Source: The New York Times, December 20, 2016)
- The World Health Organization has reported that the city's hospitals are overwhelmed with wounded civilians, and that medical supplies are running low. (Source: WHO, December 19, 2016)
- The United Nations has launched an appeal for $1.2 billion to support humanitarian efforts in Aleppo, including providing food, shelter, and medical care to displaced civilians. (Source: UN News, December 15, 2016)
Rebel Forces:
- The rebel forces that controlled Aleppo, including the Nusra Front and other extremist groups, have been accused of using civilians as human shields and committing atrocities against civilians. (Source: The Guardian, December 18, 2016)
- The rebel forces have been pushed out of the city, and many of their fighters have fled to other parts of Syria or to neighboring countries. (Source: Al Jazeera, December 22, 2016)
International Response:
- The international community has been divided over the conflict in Aleppo, with some countries, including Russia and Iran, supporting the Syrian government, while others, including the United States and European Union, have called for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid. (Source: The New York Times, December 20, 2016)
- The United States has imposed sanctions on Syrian officials and entities accused of human rights abuses in Aleppo. (Source: US Department of State, December 19, 2016)
Eyewitness Accounts:
- A resident of Aleppo has described the city's liberation as a "miracle" and said that civilians are now free to move around the city without fear of attack. (Source: The Guardian, December 23, 2016)
- A doctor who worked in a hospital in Aleppo has described the city's medical crisis, saying that the hospital was overwhelmed with wounded civilians and that medical supplies were running low. (Source: The New York Times, December 20, 2016)
Please note that the situation in Aleppo is constantly evolving, and these reports may not reflect the current situation.