The civilians of Aleppo need you, Staffan. Where are you now that Nusra refused your offer to escort them out of Aleppo?
Scores of civilians, including several children, were killed while hundreds of others were wounded in "relentless and indiscriminate" attacks carried out by opposition groups in the western districts of Aleppo, according to the UN statement.
"Those who argue that this is meant to relieve the siege of eastern Aleppo should be reminded that nothing justifies the use of disproportionate, indiscriminate [attacks,] including heavy weapons on civilian areas and it could amount to war crimes," de Mistura said.
Comment: Appalling yes, shocking no. This is an exact repeat of the "rebel" offensive in August. Back then, the West was cheering the jihadists' attempt to "break the siege" and come to the aid of their jihadist brethren in eastern Aleppo. But what is true in this latest offensive was true back then too: relentless, indiscriminate attacks on civilian populations, carried out by jihadists. The jihadists are guilty of everything the West blames on Russia and Assad: indiscriminate attacks, killing civilians. They use Aleppo's residents as human shields, refuse to accept any truce. But Western media seem to have a love affair with the worst elements of human society, and cheer them on. That should be shocking. Here's a video showing the type of "rebels" attacking Western Aleppo:
He echoed the condemnation voiced by the UN secretary-general regarding the attacks on schools. The special envoy also criticized the "use of heavy airpower on civilian areas."
"The civilians of both sides of Aleppo have suffered enough due to futile but lethal attempts of subduing the city of Aleppo," he said. "They now need and deserve a stable ceasefire covering this ancient city of Syria."
Comment: See also: RT visits Aleppo hospital after another round of shelling of civilians by US-backed terrorists (GRAPHIC VIDEO)