How is anyone in Aleppo alive anymore?

Say what you want, but the Bedou are relatively hard, indestructible people when it comes to stuff like this (like Russians, in a way). A Western population tends to wither under pressure like this (some exceptions, of course, London during the blitz, the French under occupation and the German civilian population, all during WWII). Arabs and other ME populations? Just another war, just another siege.

People find a way to survive through war.

Humans are a resilient species.

I can't tell if the editor of the wikitravel Aleppo page is extremely pedantic or a master of dark, dry humor.

Under "Get Around":

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Taxis are everywhere, probably more taxis than people. However, since most civilians have fled and movements are threatened by snipers on both sides of the conflict, there are no drivers to be found.

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On "The Souq"

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The souq is a major target for sniper fire from both sides and civilians are often targeted. Do not go to the souq without a guide.

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They all went to Europe:



Oh, and that Bana twitter account is fake, she is living in the UK. All of that "live footage" is really shite her handlers filmed months ago in Aleppo.

Not all of the city is like that.

The part controlled by Assad is relatively livable. The WSJ had pictures recently.

Surviving due to their faith in Allah, I'm sure.