Statement: The latest Development in the Aleppo Region, Syria

In light of the escalated violence in Aleppo, Syria, Danila Zizi, HI Country Director Syria Response, states,

“Since Wednesday, October 27, we’ve witnessed one of the most severe escalations of violence in Syria since 2020. In past weeks, shelling and airstrikes on the frontlines throughout Idleb and western Aleppo have escalated and turned into clashes and changes in areas of control between the conflicting parties.

At least 14.000 people have been displaced in three days, while thousands are reported trapped in frontline areas. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has reported Civilian casualties and attacks on civilian infrastructures. HI expresses deep concern over the potential resumption of large-scale hostilities and urgently calls on all parties to the conflict to prioritize the protection of civilians.

According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, at least 412 people have been killed since Wednesday, including 61 civilians. Hundreds of families had to flee combat. We call for the cessation of hostilities.”

Spokespersons:

Danila Zizi, HI Country Director Syria Response

Noor BIMBASHI, HI Senior Advocacy & Policy Officer