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Syria rebel group 'deprived us of food', say Aleppo civilians

Jaish al-Islam has been accused by people in al-Kalasa, recaptured by Syrian government forces, of hoarding supplies.

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New footage from east Aleppo apparently shows ceasefire being broken

The sound of a ceasefire being shattered is caught on camera by a citizen journalist in eastern Aleppo.

Turkey

Russia-Turkish talks on Aleppo more effective than 'fruitless' US talks, says Lavrov

The Russian foreign minister says Moscow has high hopes for ongoing talks with Ankara.

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Demonstration for Aleppo in Paris

Some 50 demonstrators gathered outside the presidential palace in Paris, calling for an immediate ceasefire in eastern Aleppo and humanitarian relief access for the…

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Fighting resumes as Aleppo agony goes on

Air strikes, shelling and gunfire raged in Aleppo on Wednesday, despite a truce deal between government forces and rebels.

Syria

Aleppo: fighting resumes after civilian evacuation is delayed

The sound of shelling can again be heard in war-shattered eastern Aleppo, less than 24 hours after a ceasefire was declared.

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"Incapable of shame": Russia blamed for Aleppo tragedy

Hundreds have demonstrated in Berlin blaming Moscow and its support of the Syrian government for the unfolding tragedy in Aleppo.

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Thousands stream out of Aleppo as rebel deal is struck

Russia's ambassador to the UN Vitaly Churkin says an agreement has been struck for rebels to evacuate the city in north-western Syria.

World

Aleppo: 'A complete meltdown of humanity'

As the battle for Aleppo comes to an end, the plight of civilians is getting worse by the hour amid accusations by Western countries of atrocities as the Syrian army…

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Deal reached for evacuation of fighters and civilians from eastern Aleppo - UN

There are reports of summary executions as government forces advance against rebels holed up in a handful of neighbourhoods.

World News

Final Aleppo battle - as seen by Syrian and Russian media

The governments of Syria and Russia are presenting a very different picture of the crisis in Aleppo from that portrayed by the UN, as the battle for the city draws to a…

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Political analyst Hisham Jaber says victory in Aleppo won't end the war

After three weeks of fighting, the Syrian army and allied forces are poised to restore full control over the war-torn city of Aleppo.

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Battle for Aleppo: cries of desperation appear on social media

As the attacks by Syrian government forces have intensified on the last rebel-held area of Aleppo, cries of desperation have been published via social media in a series of videos and…

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"Please stand with Aleppo": an activist's plea for help

An independent Syrian media activist has made a call on social media this week for the rest of the world to "stand with Aleppo"

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Syria and Russia warned over latest Aleppo 'atrocities'

As the battle for Aleppo draws to a close, United Nations humanitarian adviser Jan Egeland says the Syrian and Russian governments must be held responsible for atrocities committed by militias loyal t

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Civilians 'shot in homes' by Syrian forces in Aleppo - UN

There are new reports from Syria of atrocities in Aleppo.

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Talk of a truce is rejected as Syrian forces sense victory in Aleppo

Syrian forces claim victory over rebels in Aleppo is imminent as the US and Russia differ over truce talks

Syria

Aleppo battle 'reaches its end' in devastating blow to rebels

The battle for Aleppo has reached its end, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group said on Monday, marking a devastating blow for the rebellion against President Bashar…

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Aleppo '95 percent under Syrian government control'

Syrian government forces now control more than 95 percent of Aleppo, the Russian Defence Ministry was quoted as saying on Monday.

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Aleppo: safe passage plan reportedly tabled in Geneva

Russia and the US have been meeting in the Swiss city to seek a solution to the fighting and the humanitarian crisis it has generated.

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