Manchester's Syrian community and supporters took to the street on 13 December to protest the latest military onslaught by Assad-backed Russian forces against Aleppo. A large crowd assembled in Piccadilly Gardens and demanded UK action to ensure civilian protection in Aleppo.
Speaking on BBC Victoria Derbyshire on 13 December, we urged all viewers to take action on Aleppo and to get in touch with their elected officials. We stressed two actions that are required immediately, first to stop the bombs being rained by Assad and Russia, but secondly to provide safe passage for civilians who want to exit besieged areas of East Aleppo.
Speaking to UNILAD on the desperate situation in Aleppo on 13 December, we said:
In an interview with Wythenshawe FM on 12 December, we provided an overview of the situation in Syria and some of the many difficulties facing Syrians both in Syria and here in the UK.
Given our work in helping with flood efforts in Rochdale in December 2015 which received international coverage, we received an invitation to attend the Global Forum for Migration and Development Civil Society Days in Dhaka, Bangladesh on 8-10 December and to lead one of the panels on using community initiatives to tackle racism and xenophobia.
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