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Craftsmen to help UNESCO rebuild old Aleppo

Craftsmen to help UNESCO rebuild old Aleppo

The United Nations cultural body UNESCO have said that the Old City of Aleppo could be rebuilt, despite the damage from years of Civil War. Aleppos Old City is one of the oldest in the Middle East, and its hoped with the creation of a school for craftsmen that the area can be revived. Aug 4, 2017
Animals rescued from war-torn amusement park in Aleppo reach temporary home

Animals rescued from war-torn amusement park in Aleppo reach temporary home

Four Paws, the international animal welfare organization, successfully completed the first part of its rescue operation near Aleppo, Syria only months after completing a mission in Mosul, Iraq. Nine animals have been evacuated from an abandoned amusement park, but more remain trapped. In the wake of the fighting and turmoil, the team is planning to rescue the remaining animals in the second half of the risky mission. The journey across Turkey was a tiring affair for all of us. Due to the extreme heat, we had to stop every three to four hours to check on the conditions of the animals and provide them with water, stated Four Paws Veterinarian and Head of Mission Dr. Amir Khalil. We are thrilled that we were able to bring the animals safely to their first destination. The challenging rescue mission is financially supported by a donation from American journalist Eric Margolis. Jul 26, 2017
UN criticises Syria bus attack that left at least 112 Syrian refugees dead

UN criticises Syria bus attack that left at least 112 Syrian refugees dead

At least 112 people have been killed in a suicide bomb blast when a convoy of buses carrying refugees into Aleppo was attacked. According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, the death toll is expected to rise further.Around 5,000 people were in the pro-government convoy, including civilians and fighters. They were part of an exchange of evacuees between government and rebel-held areas. Thousands were stranded in convoys for more than 30 hours over disputes between the two sides. Apr 16, 2017
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