UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the recent escalation of violence in northwestern Syria, calling for an immediate ceasefire. He urged all parties to protect civilians and allow safe passage for those fleeing conflict zones. The situation worsened as Syrian and Russian airstrikes killed 15 civilians in Idlib province in response to militant groups seizing control of Aleppo. Humanitarian operations in the region have been largely suspended, exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis affecting 16.7 million people in the country.

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