Fighting Continues in Syria’s Largest City, Thousands Unable to Flee
Published at(NEW YORK) — The United Nations’ refugee agency says thousands of civilians are trapped in Syria’s largest city — unable to flee or afraid that it’s too dangerous — as the fighting there intensifies.
As the Syrian Army sends reinforcements to fight rebels in Aleppo, UNHCR spokesperson Melissa Fleming says thousands of Syrians are seeking shelter in schools.
“There are a total of some 7,000 people staying in the dormitory rooms hoping to seek safety from the continuing shelling and the continuing violence in the streets of Aleppo,” Fleming said.
A U.S. military official familiar with the situation in Syria told ABC News that Syrian President Bashar Assad is not budging and could hold out for months.
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