Syrian Fighting Continues Despite Three-Day Truce

07-600In Syria, the government announced a three-day truce during Eid-al-Fitr, but human rights activists reported that fighting continued. This week, the United Nations warned that tens of thousands of Syrians in four besieged cities are facing starvation unless aid can be delivered. Meanwhile, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby announced that he will open his London home, Lambeth Palace, to a Syrian refugee family expected to arrive next month.

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