Syrian regime besieges rebel parts of AleppoALEPPO, Syria: Syrian government forces Sunday besieged rebel-held parts of the northern city of Aleppo after severing the last supply route into eastern areas, sparking concern for tens of thousands of civilians. But the opposition High Negotiations Committee said the regime advance in Aleppo threatens to delay any resumption of peace talks. Castello Road had been used by rebels, merchants bringing in produce for residents and civilians visiting relatives in the city. After weeks of fierce fighting, government forces seized the strategic Castello Road, said Rami Abdel Rahman, head of the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. The army was setting up sandbag barriers along Castello road, he said.

Source: Manila Times July 17, 2016 19:30 UTC