Russian President Putin Has Ordered A Five-Hour Daily Ceasefire In Syria's Eastern Ghouta

BBC: Syria conflict: Putin orders Eastern Ghouta 'humanitarian pause'

Russia's President Vladimir Putin has ordered a daily pause in the assault by its ally, the Syrian government, on the rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area.

It will start on Tuesday, and include the creation of a "humanitarian corridor" to allow civilians to leave.

The rebel enclave near Damascus, where 393,000 civilians are trapped, has been under intense bombardment by government forces with Russian support.

More than 550 people have been killed in eight days, a monitoring group says.

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu made the announcement about the "humanitarian pause", saying it would run from 09:00 until 14:00 local time (07:00-12:00 GMT) daily.

He said more details on the corridor would be released soon.

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WNU Editor: The UN Security Council resolution called for a 30-day ceasefire across Syria .... a resolution that Russia voted for. And now this five hour pause?!?!?! Say one thing in the Security Council .... do something else two days later.

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