Syria war: Wounded leave Eastern Ghouta under evacuation deal

People in need of medical treatment have been evacuated from the besieged rebel-held Eastern Ghouta area on the outskirts of Syria's capital, Damascus.

Twenty-five patients and their families are believed to have left via a government checkpoint on Wednesday.
Another 31 were evacuated on Tuesday as part of an agreement between a rebel group and the government's ally Russia.
More than 1,100 civilians have been killed since pro-government forces stepped up an offensive a month ago.
In recent days, dramatic advances by soldiers and militiamen have displaced thousands of civilians and cut the enclave into three pockets.



Surce:  BBCNews