The United Nations has called for the evacuation of more than 400 people in eastern Ghouta, Damascus. They stressed that if immediate action is not taken, 29 individuals, 18 of which are children, will die.

The UN Human Right’s statement continued saying that under international law, the Syrian regime is responsible for the treatment of patients and wounded individuals in eastern Ghouta. They are also responsible for the safe delivery of essential medical and nutritional supplies.

Speaking to reporters, Jan Egeland, the Special Advisor to the UN Special Envoy for Syria said: “Around 400 men, women, children... need to be evacuated now.

“We cannot continue like that. If we only get a fraction of what is needed it will be a complete catastrophe,” he added.

source: Alarabiya