It's pathetic when people are starving, there is actually food for them in warehouses, and they are being kept from this food.
Syrian Civil War: Beseiged Civilians Stage 'Hunger Demonstrations' against Militants
Caught between the forces of Assad and rebels, civilians in Douma simply want peace(Reuters)
Civilians in one of Syria's most desperate cities have begun turning on local Islamist militants who they claim are monopolising food supplies, leaving locals with nothing.
The city of Douma, a suburb on the northeast outskirts of Damascus, has been under attack from the forces of President Bashar Assad's army since the civil war started. The city is home to a population of 100,000 as well as various rebels under the umbrella of the Islamic Front. The largest rebel group is Jaish al-Islam (Army of Islam) which has been known to operate with al-Nusra Front.
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Syrian Civil War Beseiged Civilians Stage Hunger Demonstrations against Militants?
Syrian Civil War: Beseiged Civilians Stage 'Hunger Demonstrations' against Militants
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By Mark Piggott
November 25, 2014 20:03 GMT - 4 1
Caught between the forces of Assad and rebels, civilians in Douma simply want peace(Reuters)
Civilians in one of Syria's most desperate cities have begun turning on local Islamist militants who they claim are monopolising food supplies, leaving locals with nothing.
The city of Douma, a suburb on the northeast outskirts of Damascus, has been under attack from the forces of President Bashar Assad's army since the civil war started. The city is home to a population of 100,000 as well as various rebels under the umbrella of the Islamic Front. The largest rebel group is Jaish al-Islam (Army of Islam) which has been known to operate with al-Nusra Front.
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Syrian Civil War Beseiged Civilians Stage Hunger Demonstrations against Militants?