Civilians and opposition fighters in Eastern Aleppo have gathered in the streets and squares near to the crossing point, waiting to be evacuated. Ten on thousands are living among the rubble, lacking in basic facilities, hungry and exhausted, while being exposed to freezing temperatures and without any access to any kind of medical care. Eastern Aleppo has been held by the rebels since 2012; however, following a recent major government offensive the opposition has agreed to surrender in return for amnesty and the evacuation of the remaining civilians. Under the evacuation deal, which was broke
Civilians and opposition fighters in Eastern Aleppo have gathered in the streets and squares near to the crossing point, waiting to be evacuated. Ten on thousands are living among the rubble, lacking in basic facilities, hungry and exhausted, while being exposed to freezing temperatures and without any access to any kind of medical care. Eastern Aleppo has been held by the rebels since 2012; however, following a recent major government offensive the opposition has agreed to surrender in return for amnesty and the evacuation of the remaining civilians. Under the evacuation deal, which was brokered by Turkey and Russia, civilians and rebels from eastern Aleppo are to be evacuated to rebel-held areas in northern Syria
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