UN: 300,000 civilians at risk in Damascus fighting
The United Nations said fighting around SSyria's capital has cut off 300,000 people from humanitarian assistance and pauses in the conflict are needed to allow aid convoys to get to the area. Fighting in and around Damascus has intensified in recent days after surprise attacks by rebel fighters in the northeastern parts of the city. "They are totally dependent on our supplies. Starvation will be just around the corner unless […]