Medical Evacuations Start in Syrian Rebel Enclave of Eastern Ghouta The United Nations had been pleading with the government of President Bashar al-Assad to allow the evacuations from the besieged area. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:BBC Apologizes to Carrie Gracie, Former China Editor, Over Unequal PaySouth Sudan Cease-fire Violated Within HoursTrump Says Saudi Arabia Will Increase Oil ProductionBelgium Honors Congolese Leader It Helped OverthrowIn Less Than a Minute, E.U. Tells Britain to Get ‘Realistic’ on BrexitSyrian Assault Flouts U.S.-Backed Cease-Fire and Sets Off New Exodus