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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
Dozens of Syrian refugees killed in blasts while entering Aleppo in buses

Dozens of Syrian refugees killed in blasts while entering Aleppo in buses

Dozens of people have been killed in a bomb attack near Aleppo. Several cars and buses transporting refugees were destroyed. The blast took place during an evacuation of civilians out of besieged areas.This ‘Four Towns’ deal was brokered by Iran and Qatar. The exchange was meant to guarantee safe transport between government and rebel-held areas. The deal has since been halted, with many people stranded at checkpoints. Apr 15, 2017
British woman stabbed and killed in Jerusalem on train

British woman stabbed and killed in Jerusalem on train

A British woman has been stabbed to death in a train in Jerusalem. The attacker is said to be a 57-year-old Palestinian with mental health problems. Local reports say the victim was a 23-year-old student. The attacker was arrested at the scene. Two other people suffered minor injuries. Apr 14, 2017
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