Aleppo plan must ensure protection for Syrians whether they leave or stay - ICRC


  • World
  • Friday, 29 Jul 2016

GENEVA (Reuters) - A proposal to create a humanitarian corridor into Aleppo must ensure that Syrians are protected and supported whether they choose to leave or to stay, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Thursday.

All warring sides must allow aid agencies access to assess civilian needs and ensure that families who choose to leave are kept together, the aid agency said in a statement reacting to Russia's plan for a humanitarian corridor.

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