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Over 10,000 civilians flee east Aleppo in 24 hours: Monitor

Syria's second city, Aleppo had been divided since 2012 between government forces in the west and rebel groups in the east

Over 10,000 civilians flee east Aleppo in 24 hours: Monitor
Updated On : 12 Dec 2016 | 6:46 PM IST

Race against time as nearly 20,000 children flee Aleppo: UN

UN children's agency UNICEF estimates that around 60% of those displaced, around 19,000 are children

Race against time as nearly 20,000 children flee Aleppo: UN
Updated On : 02 Dec 2016 | 10:12 PM IST

Syrian army closes in on Aleppo, kills at least 20

The UN estimates that 275,000 residents are trapped in the area that has been under tight siege and heavy bombardment

Syrian army closes in on Aleppo, kills at least 20
Updated On : 30 Nov 2016 | 4:20 AM IST

Air strikes on rebel-held Aleppo kill 16: Syrian Monitor

At least 172 civilians, including 26 children, have been killed since the assault was launched on November 15

Air strikes on rebel-held Aleppo kill 16: Syrian Monitor
Updated On : 25 Nov 2016 | 3:04 AM IST

Barack Obama presses Vladimir Putin on Syria as Aleppo pummelled

It was the first time they had met since the US presidential election and the shock victory of Donald Trump

Barack Obama presses Vladimir Putin on Syria as Aleppo pummelled
Updated On : 21 Nov 2016 | 4:17 AM IST

UN warns time 'running out' as fresh fighting hits Aleppo

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said on Sunday that 54 people had been killed in the previous 24 hours

UN warns time 'running out' as fresh fighting hits Aleppo
Updated On : 21 Nov 2016 | 3:15 AM IST

Third hospital hit in Syria's Aleppo within 24 hours

1 person died and several were injured, including patients and staff members

Third hospital hit in Syria's Aleppo within 24 hours
Updated On : 15 Nov 2016 | 7:54 PM IST

Russia hits out at UN aid chief over 'kill zone' Aleppo

Accusations in turn drew sharp responses from the US, Britain and France in one of the stormiest council sessions on Syria in weeks

Russia hits out at UN aid chief over 'kill zone' Aleppo
Updated On : 27 Oct 2016 | 4:44 AM IST

Nearly 500 dead, food running out in Aleppo: Ban Ki-moon

The air strikes on rebel-held eastern Aleppo have been the most intense of the 5 year war

Nearly 500 dead, food running out in Aleppo: Ban Ki-moon
Updated On : 21 Oct 2016 | 4:54 AM IST

Renewed bombing kills over 150 in rebel-held Aleppo this week

Aleppo has been divided between government and rebel controlled areas for years

Renewed bombing kills over 150 in rebel-held Aleppo this week
Updated On : 13 Oct 2016 | 6:50 PM IST

Russian military says it's ready to talk to US about Aleppo

More than 250 people are believed to have been killed in the besieged city in the last week

Russian military says it's ready to talk to US about Aleppo
Updated On : 29 Sep 2016 | 8:51 AM IST

Aleppo attacks 'blatant violation of international law': NATO

It urged Russia to take genuine steps to restore a ceasefire

Aleppo attacks 'blatant violation of international law': NATO
Updated On : 27 Sep 2016 | 6:19 PM IST

US accuses Russia of 'barbarism' over Aleppo bombardment

Some 124 people have died since bunker-busting bombs were unleashed on residential areas in rebel-held eastern Aleppo

US accuses Russia of 'barbarism' over Aleppo bombardment
Updated On : 26 Sep 2016 | 12:33 PM IST

Intense Syrian, Russian strikes kill 25 in Aleppo

At least 47 people were killed in heavy bombing on Friday, among them seven children, according to the Observatory

Intense Syrian, Russian strikes kill 25 in Aleppo
Updated On : 24 Sep 2016 | 5:19 PM IST

12 killed in strike on aid convoy in Aleppo: Syrian monitor

The attack on the convoy was confirmed by the International Committee of the Red Cross

12 killed in strike on aid convoy in Aleppo: Syrian monitor
Updated On : 20 Sep 2016 | 4:54 PM IST

Over 300 civilians killed in Syria's devastated Aleppo city

Once called as Syria's economic hub, Aleppo city has been ripped apart by violence, with warplanes bombarding the east and rockets raining down on the west

Over 300 civilians killed in Syria's devastated Aleppo city
Updated On : 20 Aug 2016 | 7:05 PM IST

Suspected chlorine attack in Aleppo kills three

The experts have warned that the frequent use of chemical weapons in Syria risks normalising war crimes

Suspected chlorine attack in Aleppo kills three
Updated On : 12 Aug 2016 | 11:30 AM IST

Russia declares three-hour daily ceasefire in Aleppo

After Moscow's announcement, the UN's top aid official said halting fire for three hours a day would not be enough to ensure that civilians' humanitarian needs are met

Russia declares three-hour daily ceasefire in Aleppo
Updated On : 11 Aug 2016 | 10:42 AM IST

Syria doctors issue plea over Aleppo siege

Rebels and allied jihadists broke a three-week government encirclement which had left residents of eastern Aleppo reeling from skyrocketing prices and food shortages

Syria doctors issue plea over Aleppo siege
Updated On : 11 Aug 2016 | 10:23 AM IST

Two million people lack basic supplies in Aleppo, says UN

UN children's charity Unicef said the whole city had been without running water for four days

Two million people lack basic supplies in Aleppo, says UN
Updated On : 10 Aug 2016 | 1:35 PM IST