Kurdish civilians in Kobane, Syria, are enduring severe hardships due to a week-long siege by the Syrian Transitional Government, exacerbated by a retreat of the Syrian Democratic Forces in mid-January. Reports indicate dire conditions, including the freezing deaths of children and a lack of essential supplies. However, the Syrian government announced the opening of humanitarian corridors to aid the affected areas, although Turkey has not facilitated aid access. A ceasefire has been extended for 15 days to support operations related to ISIS detainees, but the situation remains critical for Kobane’s residents.
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