Russia Accuses Syrian Rebels of Blocking Humanitarian Plan While Fighting Continues

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Wednesday rebels in the eastern Ghouta area of Syria are blocking aid deliveries and preventing people from leaving during what Russia has called a daily "humanitarian pause" in its military operations. The Russian plan is meant to give a five-hour window for people to get help or get out of the rebel-held area that pro-government forces have besieged since 2013. Syrian state media also blamed opposition fighters for hindering...

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