ALEPPO, Syria: The United Nations has condemned the “descent into hell” being endured by civilians in Aleppo, with the Red Cross saying nearly 50,000 people have fled a Syrian government offensive on the city in three days.

Diplomats said the UN Security Council would hold an emergency meeting Wednesday in New York City on the humanitarian crisis in Aleppo, where the army has captured a third of opposition-controlled east in recent days.

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