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SITUATION ANALYSIS

• During October, spiraling levels of military activities and instances of significant military escalation were reported in many provinces including Idleb, Eastern Ghouta, Hama and Aleppo. Furthermore, increased airstrikes in Hama and Aleppo governorates from September 19 to 30 impeded access to people in need.

• In Homs, during October, the Government of Syria forces and allies re-captured Al Qaryatein, expelling ISIL and re-establishing control over the entire south-eastern rural Homs. Local partners in Al Qaryatein report Children of various ages witnessed and experienced grave violence and limited access to food, water and health services during ISIL control.