‘Exit corridors’ to open for Aleppo, says Russia

Corridors are to open to allow unarmed rebels and civilians to leave besieged areas of the Syrian city of Aleppo, Russia – Syria’s key ally – has said. Three routes would be opened and a fourth for armed rebels, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said. Syria’s president has also offered amnesty for rebels surrendering within […]

Corridors are to open to allow unarmed rebels and civilians to leave besieged areas of the Syrian city of Aleppo, Russia – Syria’s key ally – has said.
Three routes would be opened and a fourth for armed rebels, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
Syria’s president has also offered amnesty for rebels surrendering within three months.
Government forces have encircled Aleppo, cutting off rebel-held areas and severing all supply routes.