‘We’re at the Last Step’ Before a Humanitarian Crisis in Aleppo

Aleppo Siege

For many in Syria’s largest city, ‘this is almost the end,’ says the doctors-union chief. By. Mike Giglio.

Published Sep. 10 2012 4:45AM EDT

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Wajih Jouma fled Aleppo last month, believing a humanitarian disaster was imminent. As head of the city’s medical association, he’d watched Aleppo deteriorate rapidly since heavy fighting took hold in July.

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‘We’re at the Last Step’ Before a Humanitarian Crisis in Aleppo

For many in Syria’s largest city, ‘this is almost the end,’ says the doctors-union chief. By. Mike Giglio.

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Mike Giglio