Fear for Christians in Aleppo: Civil war escalates again!

Fear for Christians in Aleppo: Civil war escalates again!

In Syria, the situation in the city of Aleppo is tense after it was taken over by Islamist militias. According to Missio Austria, around 11,000 Christian families live there and are now suffering significantly from fear and insecurity. The reports describe an atmosphere in which curfews and constant gunfire and rocket attacks are part of everyday life. A project partner who remained anonymous confirmed: "The exit routes from the city are blocked. Armed men are patrolling the streets. We don't know what will happen next and we are praying." This situation is a worrying development for the local Christian minority, which made up around ten percent of the population before the war kathpress.at.

Meanwhile, pro-Turkish militias are increasingly attacking Kurdish positions in the area. Loud t-online.de They took over the town of Tal Rifaat, about 30 kilometers north of Aleppo, on Sunday. There are around 200,000 refugees here who fear massacres by the rebels. The situation in northern Syria is escalating, while Western states are calling for de-escalating measures. At the same time, Russia and Syria are stepping up military activity to regain control after Islamist groups pushed government troops out of Aleppo.

The rapid deterioration of the situation in Aleppo and the surrounding areas puts the civilian population in acute danger. It is evident that the ongoing violence and fighting could lead to a humanitarian crisis. In addition, the role of external actors such as Turkey and the USA in combating terrorist organizations in the region is critically assessed. The developments underscore the complexity of the Syrian civil war, which has been ongoing since 2011 and has claimed countless lives.