Aleppo in fear: jihadists take over the city and cause chaos

Aleppo in fear: jihadists take over the city and cause chaos

In the northern Syrian metropolis of Aleppo, an alarming climate of fear and uncertainty is currently understood. The city was completely taken by jihadist militias, which dramatically deteriorated the humanitarian Situation. According to a report by Church in Need , the basic supply and infrastructure have almost completely collapsed. Only two hospitals are open for critical cases, and food supply is not sufficient while prices have exploded. The people in Aleppo are de facto caught because it is hardly possible to enter or leave the city, which currently leads to a constant feeling of threat.

The first reports indicate that the militant fought backwards consist mainly of foreign fighters, including Saudis and Chechens. Vatican News quotes the doctor Nabil Antaki, who describes the depth of the population that feels left to himself. Conored Sunday masses and output blocks further illustrate the precarious situation, while the local bishops try to calm their believers. The interruption of water and electricity, coupled with rapid rising prices for food, leads to an increasingly critical supply situation.

living conditions worsen

The living conditions in Aleppo are getting worse, according to Antaki. People are forced to help themselves with very limited supplies and almost no access to heat supply over the winter, as the temperatures drop to freezing at night. In the city, militias have spread videos and photos that document Aleppo's conquest, which leads to additional fear and uncertainty among the population. Vatican News also reports that the Christians in Aleppo are particularly concerned because they still have the horrors from other parts of Syria. The situation remains tense and unclear for the residents who hope for an improvement, while the struggles for the regime in Homs also increase.