CLEAN : UN urges 72-hour ceasefire in Syria's Eastern Ghouta region

CLEAN : UN urges 72-hour ceasefire in Syria's Eastern Ghouta region

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Social Studies, History

9th - 12th Grade

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The transcript highlights the devastating impact of war, particularly on children and women, and the dire consequences of chemical warfare. It calls for a 72-hour humanitarian pause in Eastern Ghouta and stresses the need for special arrangements to protect medical facilities. The involvement of international powers like the US and Russia is crucial to addressing the situation in Syria. The speaker emphasizes learning from past failures to prevent another crisis like Eastern Aleppo.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason the speaker describes the war as 'very dirty'?

The lack of international media coverage

The involvement of multiple countries

The use of chemical weapons affecting children and women

The high cost of military operations

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What specific action does the speaker call for in Eastern Ghouta?

A 72-hour pause

A withdrawal of foreign troops

A permanent ceasefire

An increase in military presence

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker emphasize as necessary for hospitals in conflict zones?

More medical staff

Special arrangements to prevent attacks

Better equipment

Increased funding

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which countries does the speaker mention as crucial to addressing the Syrian crisis?

Russia and the United States

France and Germany

Turkey and Iran

China and India

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What past event does the speaker hope to avoid repeating in Eastern Ghouta?

The fall of Mosul

The conflict in Darfur

The siege of Sarajevo

The tragedy of Eastern Aleppo