Horror of the starving Syrians cut off from the world: People living in three towns under siege from Assad forces and rebels are forced to eat cats, dogs and grass because food supplies can't reach them

Madaya near Damascus has been under siege by Assad's troops since July

Activists say desperate residents have resorted to eating domestic animals

Some have been killed by snipers or landmines while scavenging for food

Foua and Kfarya have been under attack from rebels for more than a year

Victims also forced to have surgery without anesthetic due to lack of drugs

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