Many have returned to the town from camps for the displaced since a March ceasefire halted the most recent government offensive against the rebel-held territory. Even if they are destroyed or half destroyed, they are better than the camps and the crowding." "From amid the destruction, we are trying to deliver a message to the whole world that we are steadfast. Northwestern Syria is the last major piece of territory held by rebels fighting President Assad. Backed by his allies Russia and Iran, Assad waged his latest offensive to recover the area earlier this year.

Source: bd News24 May 08, 2020 11:26 UTC