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Syrian army encircles militant-held parts of Aleppo

Monday, 05 September 2016 4:40 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 05 September 2016 4:41 AM ]

Syrian soldiers gesture on September 4, 2016 at a location on the southern outskirts of the Syrian city of Aleppo. ©AFP

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