Message from the People
A message was sent to the world on November 23, 2016, by A group of activists doctors, educators and civil servants from Aleppo's rebel-held areas. Their message asked for help from international humanitarian support especially from the U.S led coalition war planes not to far from Aleppo. They ask that the United nations ground Bashar al-Assad's and Russia's air forces or use diplomatic leverage to end Russian and Syrian bombardment of the city. They have Accused Assad's and Russian forces of bombing hospitals, schools, and blood banks to weaken civilian resolve. These are war crimes, but there has been no action taken place against it, possible because there is no proof as Russia has denied targeting civilian infrastructure. Over the last 6 years Approximately 400,000 people have been killed and At least 271,536 people are trapped inside rebel-held eastern Aleppo.
Conflict in Syria
Aleppo is located in Syria and has been a part of ongoing civil war over the last 6 years. civilians Were not happy with the Syrian government, because the promised economic and political reforms never came. In 2011 protest really started to overthrow the current government after children were killed after they painted anti-regime graffiti. The U.S actually supported the rebels call for democracy and freedom, And offered the rebels humanitarian aid and some military gear. The U.S has not taken any major actions to help them, Possible from fear of war.
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Questions
Do you think Bashar al-Assad Should step down from power?
What actions do you think the United nations should take to help the people of Aleppo and all of Syria?
Do you believe the U.S should get involve and Support the rebels?
My Opinion
I want the U.S to help the Rebels, But I don't want any major conflict started because of U.S involvement. So if The U.S could provide relief aid to civilians that would be good, or help fund Humanitarian aid from the UN. I also hope other countries get involved to help resolve the conflict. I also Believe the peoples voice should be heard and Bashar al-Assad should step down.
Replies
Good summary! Be sure to comment to everyone when there are few comments.
If the people are suffering and the country's lead isn't doing anything o help them, then the lead should be replaced, in this case Bashar al-Assad. If there is anything to do to help them without starting a major conflict, then the UN should help. They could try to negotiate with the leaders and send food and other supplies to help. I don't know if the participants would be super happy with US interfering. It might cause some major conflicts.
I agree with you the US should help the rebels and find who is behind these attacks and punish them. If we could help people it will help us strengthen our relations with other countries.
I agree with you I hope the U.S helps fund some relief efforts for Aleppo's people.