The United Nations Security Council [UNSC], which gathered urgently yesterday due to developments in Syria, demanded the ceasefire to be implemented in the Eastern Ghouta that under the siege of the Russian-backed Syrian regime forces. The Council, which is away from the power of sanction, drew attention that the humanitarian conditions in Eastern Ghouta had worsened in its call.

Members of the UNSC also addressed the corridor for the aid convoy, which has not been accessible since Monday, to Duma town in East Ghouta.

"Nearly half of the food carried on the convoy could therefore not be delivered. Moreover, a part of the medical and health supplies to be included for delivery was removed by the Syrian authorities," said UN Spokesman Stéphane Dujarric in a statement issued Tuesday, noting that the last time an inter-agency convoy reached eastern Ghouta this year was 14 February.

According to a London-based Syrian Human Rights Observatory report, the number of civilians who lost their lives after the attacks intensified since Feb. 18 in Eastern Ghouta, have reached a thousand, including 200 children.

The UN Security Council called a 30-days nationwide ceasefire for humanitarian aid to be delivered and passed by all 15 members on February 24.

On the other hand, after the UNSC decision, Russia announced that the ceasefire would be valid every day between 09.00-14.00 local time on February 27 and will be also be implemented by the Syrian regime.

Approximately 400 thousand people in Eastern Ghouta under the control of the opponents have been living under blockade for 5 years. The Syrian regime has tightened its blockade against the region since April last year and aggravated its attacks in recent months. (ILKHA)