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Why are Syrian attacks targeting hospitals and schools?

Clip: 2/15/2016 | 4m 36s

Deadly attacks blasted hospitals and schools across Northern Syria, killing nearly 50.

Deadly attacks blasted hospitals and schools across Northern Syria, killing nearly 50 civilians, many of them children. Activists blamed Russian airstrikes, despite plans for a temporary cease-fire. The White House condemned the violence and the Turkish foreign minister called it "an obvious war crime." William Brangham talks with Anne Barnard of The New York Times.

02/15/2016 | Rating NR

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