VOICED : Two worlds in Syrias Aleppo united by fear

The video highlights the perilous conditions in Aleppo, where residents, including children, face daily threats from sniper fire. The city, once a cultural and commercial hub, is now divided by conflict. People risk their lives crossing sniper lines for basic necessities, and children brave dangerous routes to attend school. The constant threat of gunfire and destruction has left the city in ruins, with little protection for its inhabitants.

What has caused Aleppo to be divided and dangerous for its residents?

• Economic collapse

• Conflict between regime and rebel forces

• Natural disasters

• Foreign invasion

How do residents on the rebel-held side of Aleppo try to protect themselves from snipers?

• By negotiating with snipers

• By using trenches and makeshift covers

• By moving to another city

• By staying indoors at all times

What innovative method did the community use to protect people from sniper fire?

• Building underground tunnels

• Using a bus as a shield

• Constructing high walls

• Hiring security guards

What challenges do children face while trying to attend school in Aleppo?

• Lack of teachers

• Risk of sniper attacks

• High tuition fees

• Long distances to travel

What has happened to the schools in Aleppo due to the conflict?

• They have become safer

• They have increased in number

• They have been destroyed

• They have been relocated