Aleppo bombings

UN Calls Emergency Talks After ‘gas Attack’

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The UN Security Council is to hold emergency talks after an alleged chemical attack in Syria left dozens of civilians dead and wounded. The release of chemicals in a rebel-held town in Idlib province brought furious international reaction. Officials in Damascus deny opposition and Western claims that they used chemical weapons. Russia’s defence ministry said … Read more

Aleppo Self-Rule Plan Rejected By Government

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A UN proposal to end heavy fighting in the city of Aleppo has been rejected by the Syrian government. Under the plan, rebel-held eastern Aleppo would remain under opposition control if rebel fighters withdrew. Foreign Minister Walid al-Muallem, who met the UN envoy to Syria on Sunday, called the idea a violation of “national sovereignty”. … Read more