It's been almost four years since major Syrian cities have been under a bloody siege after the Bashar al Assad government's crackdown on rebel forces.
The war has killed over 3,12,000 people since March 2011. Over 90,000 of them were civilians, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor has confirmed.
Harrowing accounts of Syrian nationals trapped in the city of Aleppo have emerged with desperate calls for help. Some even sent their final goodbyes.
The city witnessed major destruction and loss of lives with the regime forces and its allies, especially Russia, carrying out heavy bombardments. The fight is now said to be in its final stages as pro-government forces have seized much of eastern Aleppo and the rebels have begun to retreat, according to reports.
Atrocities Unleashed Upon the Innocent
But what about thousands of civilians who remain trapped?
Lina Shamy, in a video message, speaks of over 50,000 civilians who rebelled against “dictator” Assad being threatened with “field executions”.
Adbulkafi al-Hamdo, a teacher and an activist, in his periscope video is vocal about his disappointment in the international community. Looking downcast as he speaks, al-Hamdo says, “Don’t believe in the United Nations... Don't think that they are not satisfied with what is going on. They are satisfied that we are being killed.”
Documentary filmmaker Bilal Abdul Kareem shares that he might not be able to send any more messages “as the regime forces push closer and the air strikes become more intense”.
Salah Ashkar, another activist, pleads for action. “Please, go to the embassies and block the way. Go to the UN headquarters and block the way. Please, don't let them sleep. Do that now.
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