The humanitarian situation of civilians in Syria’s east Ghouta is spiraling out of control, a senior United Nation aid official has warned in the wake of escalating conflict which resulted in more than 40 civilian deaths on Monday alone.
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Civilian situation in Syria’s east Ghouta ‘spiraling out of control,’ warns UN aid official
- 20 February 2018

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