Syria’s war: Aleppo’s displaced angry at world leaders
02 March 2017 |
4:26 am
While talks involving the government and Syrian opposition continue in Geneva, on the ground civilians continue to suffer. One week into the talks, the possibility of a resolution remains uncertain.
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