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Barrel Bomb Attack in Aleppo, Syria

by Lisa Schlein

   Syrian government helicopters dropped two explosive-packed barrel bombs
   on a funeral on Aug. 27 just minutes apart in the Maadi district of
   eastern Aleppo, killing at least 23 people.