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Aleppo evacuation operation 'in last stages'

The evacuation of civilians and rebels from eastern Aleppo is in its "last stages," the International Committee of the Red Cross has said.

Around 34,000 people have been evacuated in the week-long rescue operation.

Over 4,000 rebel fighters left between Wednesday and Thursday to rebel-held western rural Aleppo, as per an agreement reached with the government.

Thousands are expected to be evacuated as the rescue operation continues throughout Friday, a Red Cross spokeswoman said.

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Red Cross vehicles seen leaving evacuation point

Red Cross vehicles have been seen leaving the evacuation point as the operation is suspended in Aleppo.

It comes as aid organisations were reportedly told to leave the city.

ITV News Editor Jonathan Wald, who is in Aleppo, tweeted this video:

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ITV News Correspondent Dan Rivers, who is also in Aleppo, tweeted a picture of a solitary aid vehicle on the road out of the rebel enclave.

He said there was now a stand off over the fate of civilians on both sides.

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