Rebels capture the city of Aleppo in Syria

International media reports say that opposition rebels in Syria have entered and captured the city of Aleppo as they continue their advance.

The New York Times, on Saturday, November 30, citing rebels and a war monitor, reported that the rebels’ capture of Aleppo in northern Syria marks one of their most significant achievements in recent years.

The rebels, from various factions led by the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, launched an assault on Aleppo on Friday, raising concerns that the country’s prolonged civil war may reignite with a renewed intensity not seen in previous years.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that government forces led by President Bashar al-Assad, along with Russian allies, initiated intense airstrikes in opposition-held areas on Friday, including 23 attacks on the city of Idlib. However, these strikes did not halt the rebels’ progress.

The United Nations humanitarian aid agency has stated that security inside Aleppo is “deteriorating,” with many healthcare facilities either blocked or no longer able to accommodate patients.

The capture of Aleppo by the rebels represents a significant shift in the ongoing Syrian conflict, drawing attention to the persistence and growing strength of opposition forces despite the government’s counterattacks.

The ongoing airstrikes and worsening humanitarian conditions reflect the continuing challenges faced by civilians in the conflict zone.

As the situation in Aleppo continues to evolve, the international community faces increasing pressure to address the humanitarian crisis and to mediate a resolution to the protracted civil war.

The city’s fall to opposition forces is a stark reminder of the complexity and volatility of the Syrian conflict, which remains a key issue on the global stage.

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