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| 6,000 Aleppo civilians evacuated in 24 hours, 366 militants lay down arms – Reconciliation Center | 6,000 Aleppo civilians evacuated in 24 hours, 366 militants lay down arms – Reconciliation Center |
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| The situation in eastern Aleppo may be resolved in two to three days, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. The Russian Reconciliation Center reported earlier that about 6,000 civilians have been evacuated from militant-controlled areas in the last 24 hours. | |
| “[At least] 5,992 civilians, including 2,210 children, have been evacuated from areas of Aleppo under the control of militants with the assistance of the Russian Reconciliation Center,” the statement said. | “[At least] 5,992 civilians, including 2,210 children, have been evacuated from areas of Aleppo under the control of militants with the assistance of the Russian Reconciliation Center,” the statement said. |
| They have all been placed in humanitarian centers where they are receiving food and medical assistance, the Center added. | They have all been placed in humanitarian centers where they are receiving food and medical assistance, the Center added. |
| In addition, at least 366 fighters have surrendered and entered the western part of Aleppo, according to the statement. | In addition, at least 366 fighters have surrendered and entered the western part of Aleppo, according to the statement. |
| “In accordance with the decision of the Syrian president, 329 fighters have received amnesty,” the statement added. | “In accordance with the decision of the Syrian president, 329 fighters have received amnesty,” the statement added. |
| Russian military from the Center have cleared at least 45 buildings of explosive devices and demined 16 hectares in eastern Aleppo in the last 24 hours, the statement added. | Russian military from the Center have cleared at least 45 buildings of explosive devices and demined 16 hectares in eastern Aleppo in the last 24 hours, the statement added. |
| Russian demining specialists have also managed to clear at least 5.4 miles (8.7 kilometers) of roads. | Russian demining specialists have also managed to clear at least 5.4 miles (8.7 kilometers) of roads. |
| The Syrian Army has made significant gains in eastern Aleppo in recent weeks, allowing tens of thousands of civilians to flee and receive humanitarian assistance. |