Russia claims Syria has suspended Aleppo attacks to allow evacuation

Russia says Syria's army has halted its attacks in Aleppo to allow trapped civilians to be evacuated.

Russia claims Syria has suspended Aleppo attacks to allow evacuation
Fri, 09 Dec, 2016 - 06:36

Russia says Syria's army has halted its attacks in Aleppo to allow trapped civilians to be evacuated.

Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says around 8,000 people would be taken out of the besieged city.

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