WAFIDEEN CHECKPOINT, Syria: Civilians in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta have continued to shun Russia’s offer to quit the besieged enclave, as rebels and Moscow blamed each other for the humanitarian deadlock. The air strikes and clashes that killed 600 civilians in 10 days have reduced since the Kremlin announced five-hour halts in the bombardment. But not … Continue reading Civilians stay put despite ‘pause’ in Syria Ghouta bloodshed