As the attacks by Syrian government forces have intensified on the last rebel-held area of Aleppo, cries of desperation have been published via social media in a series of videos and tweets.<br /><br /> The following are transcripts from videos recorded in English by opposition activists; they have been independently verified and are believed to be genuine. <br /><br /> “Really I hope you can do something for Aleppo people, for my daughter, for the other children. I don’t know really what to say,” said Abdulkafi Alhamdo, a teacher turned activist.<br /><br /> “The civilians are stuck in a very small area that doesn’t exceed two square kilometres. With no safe zone. No life. Every bomb is a massacre. Save Aleppo. Save humanity,” was the appeal from Lina Shamy, in a video released on December 12.<br /><br /> “There is not a minute to spare. Please stand with Aleppo,” said Salah Ashkar, an independent media activist living in the besieged part of Aleppo.<br /><br /> Bana Alabed has been posting tweets in English with the help of her mother, a teacher. Her account has thousands of followers. This was her last tweet on Monday.<br /><br /> My name is Bana, I'm 7 years old. I am talking to the world now live from East #Aleppo. This is my last moment to either live or die. – Bana— Bana Alabed (@AlabedBana) December 13, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> the last massage. Thanks for everything. we shared many moments. The last tweets were from an emotiomal father. Farewell, #Aleppo— Mr.Alhamdo (Mr_Alhamdo) December 12, 2016<br /> <br /><br /> A few days ago the White Helmets rescue group appealed to international organisations to protect its volunteers, warning that they might face torture and execution. <br /><br /> Along with this recent tweet it also said “humanity will always prevail and defy dictatorship”.<br /><br /> There is no total number of casualties in Besieged #Aleppo today, all streets & destroyed buildings are full with dead bodies. It's hell.— The White Helmets (@SyriaCivilDef) December 13, 2016<br />
