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October 24, 2016

Syria: Three-Day Ceasefire Ends with No Humanitarian Gains
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In Syria, heavy fighting has resumed in Aleppo, after a three-day
ceasefire ended with the United Nations saying it was unable to evacuate
any of the besieged city's sick and wounded. Russia and Syria announced
the "humanitarian" pause last week, but U.N. humanitarian affairs
spokesperson Jens Laerke said aid workers were unable to reach those in
need.

Jens Laerke: "Medical evacuations of sick and injured people could
unfortunately not begin this morning in East Aleppo as planned, because
the necessary conditions were not in place to ensure safe, secure and
voluntary evacuation of sick and critically wounded people and their
families."

Russian and Syrian officials said rebels prevented civilians from
leaving Aleppo during the break in fighting, accusing them of taking
human shields.
Topics:Syria Refugees

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