Clashes rock edge of Syria's Ghouta despite 'truce'

2018-02-28 1

Syrian regime forces clash with rebels on the outskirts of Eastern Ghouta despite a "humanitarian pause" announced by Russia and now in its second day, a monitor said. Meanwhile, civilians inthe rebel-held enclave snub a safe passage offered by Russia for a second day, as rebels and Moscow blame each other for the humanitarian deadlock.