The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that rebels in eastern Aleppo, a city under heavy attacks from the central government and its allies, are preventing dozens of families from fleeing to safe areas. The Associated Press, citing the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, conducted an interview with a resident of the Sheikh Maqsoud neighborhood. The Observatory states that nearly 100 families are waiting to leave the Bustan Pasha area. An official from the Syrian Democratic Forces mentioned that 250 individuals are ready to leave and are waiting to move from Bustan Pasha to Sheikh Maqsoud, which is controlled mainly by Kurdish forces. The Associated Press reports that Kurdish forces have stated they will provide temporary housing for anyone who successfully crosses from the rebel-controlled area. According to Mohammad Jassem, a resident of Sheikh Maqsoud, his relatives have requested to leave Bustan Pasha and reach this area. The rebels have told them to wait for nightfall: 'But since the afternoon, they (the rebels) started shooting at the border between the two areas.' Previously, Syrian government forces and their allies accused the rebels in Aleppo of preventing civilians from fleeing. The rebels, on the other hand, claim that families are unwilling to leave. The Associated Press had previously reported from rebel militants that the proposal to use corridors for evacuating the city is 'not serious,' and residents of Aleppo express fears that by leaving Aleppo, they will fall into the hands of pro-Bashar al-Assad forces. On the other hand, Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, stated that all remaining militants in Aleppo are linked to Al-Qaeda and do not want to leave the besieged area. A UN official stated on Monday that the number of people besieged in Syria has doubled compared to last year, now reaching one million. Among them, '850,000 Syrians are besieged by government forces' and 'the rest are besieged by forces affiliated with the group known as the Islamic State.'
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights Says Rebels Preventing Escape of Dozens of Civilians from Aleppo
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reports that rebels in eastern Aleppo are blocking civilians from fleeing to safety amid ongoing government attacks. Nearly 100 families are waiting to escape, but fears of falling into the hands of pro-Assad forces are preventing them from leaving. This situation highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Syria, with a significant number of civilians trapped.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
Rebels in eastern Aleppo are blocking civilians from fleeing to safer areas amid ongoing government attacks. Nearly 100 families are trapped and fear falling into the hands of pro-Assad forces if they attempt to leave.
- Around 100 families are waiting to escape from Bustan Pasha to Sheikh Maqsoud.
- The situation reflects a broader humanitarian crisis in Syria, with one million people now besieged.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Syrian civil war has led to widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis, with various factions vying for control. The conflict has drawn in regional powers, including Iran and Russia, complicating efforts for a resolution.
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