Escalating Conflict in Aleppo Sparks Worry Across the Globe

A major offensive by rebel forces in Aleppo city, Syria has led to a war between the Syrian government and opposition groups, leaving a trail of destruction and displacement in its wake. As clashes escalate, world leaders are sounding alarm bells.

Rebel groups, led by Hay'et Tahrir al-Shams, launched a ground attack on the city after blowing up two car bombs on Friday, followed by clashes with government forces on the city's western edge. The attack, which began on Wednesday, has resulted in the deaths of at least 27 civilians, including four students, with over 14,000 people, including nearly 7,000 children, forced to flee their homes. The situation marks the most intense conflict in northwestern Syria since 2020.

The Syrian army has stated that it has repelled the attack and regained control of certain positions, while Russian and Syrian warplanes have bombed rebel-held areas to push back the rebel forces. The rebels have taken control of several villages and towns, and have now gained control of the majority of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR). The fighting has resulted in the deaths of more than 300 people since the offensive started, with dozens of soldiers killed or injured.

As the conflict intensifies, world leaders are monitoring the situation closely, with the Iranian foreign minister reaffirming support for the Syrian government, and the Turkish foreign ministry calling for an end to strikes on Syria's rebel-held Idlib. The United Nations reports that the situation is "deeply alarming" and is working to address the humanitarian crisis. The international community is bracing for a humanitarian disaster, with thousands of civilians trapped in the conflict zone.

As the battle rages on, concerns about the humanitarian crisis deepens, with the United Nations warning of the devastating impact on civilians. The international community must come together to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those in dire need, and a peaceful resolution is found to end the conflict in Syria once and for all.