Although an urban revolt in Aleppo did not take place in the aftermath of the city 's occupation by French forces , many of Aleppo 's inhabitants engaged in passive resistance against the French and clandestinely provided material aid to Hananu 's rebels fighting in the rural areas west of the city . In addition to the rebels ' propaganda campaign , anti-French sentiment in Aleppo was growing due to socio-economic factors . These included the disruption of trade routes between Aleppo and its countryside , the hoarding and profiteering of flour and rising unemployment that was partially a result of an influx of Armenian refugees who had fled their villages in Turkey during the Armenian Genocide . The latter led to soaring prices for bread and subsequent food riots and famine in some of the city 's neighborhoods . The French authorities also declared martial law , restricting travel and speech , further frustrating the inhabitants
Armenian Genocide
Armenian Genocide
Hananu Revolt