“Eight years ago, I was besieged in the city of Aleppo,” he explains. “Evacuations had stalled many times after a fragile ceasefire … The buses were late for four days.” They were stuck ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities and an ancient business hub.
Members of the Syrian armed opposition forces stand in front of the Ancient Castle of Aleppo after seizing control of most parts of Syria's second largest city. Anas Alkharboutli/dpa Rebel forces ...
"Hopefully there will be a day that we see them again restored." The ancient souks where Aleppo's famed olive oil soap is piled up in stacks for sale has been reduced in many places to little more ...