More than 220,000 people have been killed in Syria since anti-government protests broke out in March 2011 and escalated into a full-blown civil war that brought jihadists streaming into the country.At least 14 civilians, including seven children, were killed Thursday when Syrian regime helicopters dropped barrel bombs on northern Aleppo province, the Observatory said.In Turkey, Syria's opposition National Coalition met UN peace envoy Staffan de Mistura. A coalition statement said its chief, Khaled Khoja, called on the UN to pressure Assad's regime to return to the negotiating table.
Source: Albawaba
Full Article: IS jihadists in fierce battle for key Syrian city
