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Here are the latest news updates from Syria:
Breaking News
- The Syrian government has announced that it has regained control of the strategic city of Khan Sheikhoun in the northwestern province of Idlib, after a series of battles with rebel forces. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The United Nations has condemned the recent escalation of violence in Idlib, calling for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian access to the region. (Source: UN News)
- The Syrian army has launched a new offensive against rebel-held areas in the eastern province of Deir ez-Zor, in an effort to retake control of the region. (Source: Reuters)
Recent Developments
- The Syrian government has accused Turkey of supporting terrorist groups in the country, after a series of airstrikes by Turkish warplanes in Idlib. (Source: SANA)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of a humanitarian crisis in Idlib, where hundreds of thousands of people are trapped in a shrinking area controlled by rebel forces. (Source: ICRC)
- The United States has announced that it will provide an additional $250 million in humanitarian aid to Syria, bringing the total amount of aid provided to the country to over $13 billion. (Source: US State Department)
Humanitarian Crisis
- The Syrian conflict has resulted in the displacement of over 12 million people, with millions more in need of humanitarian assistance. (Source: UNHCR)
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that over 13 million people in Syria lack access to basic healthcare services. (Source: WHO)
- The Syrian government has been accused of blocking humanitarian aid to rebel-held areas, leading to widespread suffering and shortages of food, medicine, and other essential supplies. (Source: Human Rights Watch)
International Response
- The United States, France, and the United Kingdom have called for an immediate ceasefire in Idlib, and have threatened to take military action if the Syrian government does not comply. (Source: BBC)
- The European Union has condemned the Syrian government's actions in Idlib, and has called for an immediate end to the violence. (Source: EU External Action)
- Russia has defended the Syrian government's actions in Idlib, and has accused the West of trying to destabilize the country. (Source: TASS)
Please note that the situation in Syria is constantly evolving, and this information may not be up to date.