DAMASCUS: At least 15 people were killed and dozens wounded Monday when a car bomb exploded in the outskirts of a northern Syrian city, local civil defense and a war monitor reported. The car on the outskirts of the city of Manbij detonated next to a vehicle carrying agricultural workers, killing 14 women and one man, the local Syrian civil defense reported. Another 15 women were wounded, among them in critical condition. However, Britain-based war monitor The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 18 women were killed as well as one man. Manbij in northeastern Aleppo province continues to witness violence even after the downfall of President Bashar Assad in December, where Turkish-backed factions known as the Syrian National Army continue to clash with the U.S.-backed Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. A car bombing in Manbij on Saturday killed four civilians and wounded nine, SANA reported, citing civil defense officials.
The situation in Manbij remains tense as violence continues to plague the region. The car bombing incidents highlight the ongoing conflict between various factions vying for control in the area.
Impact on Civilian Population
The loss of innocent lives in these attacks is a tragic reminder of the toll that conflict takes on civilian populations. The women and men who were killed or injured in the car bombings were simply going about their daily lives when they were caught in the crossfire of this ongoing conflict.
"Our thoughts are with the families of the victims during this difficult time. We condemn these senseless acts of violence and call for an end to the bloodshed in Syria," said a spokesperson for the United Nations.
International Response
The international community has been closely monitoring the situation in Syria and has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. Various countries and organizations have offered humanitarian aid and support to the people affected by the violence.
- United Nations
- European Union
- United States
- Russia
Continuing Conflict
Despite efforts to broker a ceasefire and peace talks, the conflict in Syria shows no signs of abating. The violence in Manbij is just one example of the ongoing struggles faced by the Syrian people as they try to rebuild their lives in the midst of war.
It is crucial for all parties involved to come to the negotiating table and find a peaceful solution that will bring an end to the suffering of the Syrian people.
