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December 14, 2016

Syria: Ceasefire & Evacuation Plans Collapse Amid Fall of Aleppo
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In Syria, a tentative ceasefire and evacuation plan for civilians and
anti-government rebels in eastern Aleppo has reportedly collapsed this
morning, as Syrian government troops have seized near full control over
Aleppo. Anti-government activists from the Aleppo Media Center say
Syrian government shelling continues in the few rebel-held areas,
although Syrian state media says the fire is coming from the rebels. The
U.N. said at least 82 civilians, including women and children, have been
shot on sight by Syrian government troops in recent days. The Syrian
government offensive comes after eastern Aleppo has been besieged and
bombarded for months by government forces and Russian airstrikes.
Anti-government activists, who first rose up against Syrian President
Bashar al-Assad in a democratic popular uprising in 2011, have called
the fall of Aleppo "doomsday." Russia has described it as victory
against terrorists and jihadists. We'll have more on Syria after
headlines.


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