siege – n. when a city, building, etc., is surrounded with soldiers who try to take control of it

suburb – n. a town or other area where people live in houses near a larger city

unanimously – adj. agreed to by everyone

trauma – n. a very difficult or unpleasant experience that causes someone to have mental or emotional problems usually for a long time

surgical – adj. of or relating to the process of performing a medical operation

desperate – adj very sad and upset because of having little or no hope

malnutrition – n. the unhealthy condition that results from not eating enough food or not eating enough healthy food

allegation – n. a statement saying that someone has done something wrong or illegal

de-escalation – n. stopping a bad situation from becoming worse or improving it.