Arranca en Siria la 'pausa humanitaria' ordenada por Rusia

Russia announced a humanitarian pause in Syria to allow civilians to leave a suburb east of Damascus, heavily affected by government attacks. The initiative offers a five-hour respite for residents of Guta Oriental, but few movements were observed at border crossings. Russian military and Syrian soldiers established a corridor, but attacks occurred, with unclear origins. The pause, ordered by President Putin, follows a failed UN ceasefire. Residents fear harassment or detention if they move to government-controlled areas after years in rebel-held zones.

What was the main purpose of the humanitarian pause initiated by Russia in Syria?

• To allow military operations to continue

• To enable civilians to leave a conflict zone

• To provide medical aid to soldiers

• To conduct peace talks with the opposition

What was the role of Russian military police during the humanitarian pause?

• They negotiated with the opposition

• They set up a corridor with Syrian soldiers

• They conducted airstrikes

• They provided food supplies

What was the outcome of the UN-sponsored ceasefire for Eastern Ghouta?

• It resulted in a peace treaty

• It led to increased international aid

• It failed to bring about a ceasefire

• It was successful in stopping the conflict

Why do residents of Eastern Ghouta fear moving to government-controlled areas?

• They fear being caught in crossfire

• They worry about losing their homes

• They are concerned about food shortages

• They fear harassment or detention

What is a major criticism of the unilateral truces mentioned in the transcript?

• They are not communicated to civilians

• They are too short in duration

• They lack international oversight

• They are only beneficial to the government