UNSC to discuss Syrian humanitarian ceasefire

UNSC to discuss Syrian humanitarian ceasefire

The United Nations Security Council will hold a meeting today to discuss an appeal from UN aid officials for a month-long humanitarian ceasefire in Syria.

UN humanitarian coordinator for Syria Panos Moumtzis has called for a ceasefire to allow aid convoys to reach civilians in Eastern Ghouta.               

Over 13.1 million Syrians are in need of humanitarian aid in the war torn country. (AFP/APP)