Syria 'humanitarian pause' announced by Russia takes effect
By PTI | Published: 27th February 2018 03:03 PM |
Last Updated: 27th February 2018 03:03 PM | A+A A- |
A Syrian paramedic treats a kid who was wounded during an airstrike. (Photo | AP)
DOUMA: A humanitarian "pause" announced by Russia in a bid to stem the bloodshed in Syria's rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta took effect today.
An AFP correspondent in the main town of Douma reported only sporadic rocket fire overnight.
The daily "pause" Moscow announced yesterday is due to last until 2:00 pm (1200 GMT).
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