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UN chief calls for immediate halt of hostilities in Syria's Eastern Ghouta region

Xinhua,February 22, 2018 Adjust font size:

UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for an immediate halt of hostilities in the rebel-held enclave of Eastern Ghouta in Syria.

"I am deeply saddened by the terrible suffering of the civilian population in Eastern Ghouta, 400,000 people that live in hell on earth," Guterres told the Security Council.

"My appeal to all those involved is for an immediate suspension of all war activities in Eastern Ghouta, allowing humanitarian aid to reach all those in need, allowing for the evacuation of estimated 700 people that need urgent treatment that cannot be provided there, and creating also the possibility for other civilians to be effectively treated on site," he said.

"This is a human tragedy that is unfolding in front of our eyes," said Guterres, adding that the international community should not let things go on in this horrendous way.

Syrian government troops are intensifying efforts to retake Eastern Ghouta, the last major rebel stronghold in the country. Enditem

 

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