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UN Reports Aleppo Civilians ‘Shot on the Spot’ by Syrian Government

UN Reports Aleppo Civilians ‘Shot on the Spot’ by Syrian Government

The situation in Syria keeps getting worse and innocent civilians continue to be the victim of senseless acts of violence.

A report from the UN states Syrian government troops in Aleppo have been reportedly killing civilians by going door-to-door in the city’s last remaining rebel-held enclave. At least 82 civilians have been shot on-sight by pro-government forces, including at least 11 women and 13 children.

The Syrian army has denied these allegations as an attempt to sully their image after a victory that saw them regain a formerly rebel held area in Eastern Aleppo.

UNICEF reports that a doctor was quoted, saying: “Many children, possibly more than 100, unaccompanied or separated from their families, are trapped in a building, under heavy attack in east Aleppo.” There were also reports of children being set on fire and bodies lining the streets.

Between 50-100,000 civilians remain stuck in the besieged areas. The UN has urged Russian armies supporting President Bashar al-Assad’s attacks on Syria to allow safe passage and ensure their safety in what the United Nations human rights office termed “a complete meltdown of humanity.”

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