Insurgent Advances in Syria Amid Rising Clashes and Humanitarian Crisis
Recent fighting in Syria has escalated, with rebel forces capturing Aleppo, prompting a strong government counteroffensive near Hama and worsening humanitarian conditions.
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Fierce fighting in Syria has intensified as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham captures Aleppo while government forces push back insurgents near Hama. Airstrikes increase civilian casualties, prompting concern from aid organizations about worsening humanitarian conditions. Thousands are displaced as the conflict reignites, with calls for a political resolution from Turkey and the UN. The resurgence of violence threatens to further destabilize the region as Syrian President Assad vows to crush the insurgency.
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