A deal has been reached to evacuate critically injured people from Douma, the last rebel-held town in Syria’s Eastern Ghouta region, reports say.
The agreement follows negotiations between the rebel group Jaish al-Islam, civic leaders and Russia.
The wounded will be taken to Idlib, which is still in rebel hands.
Talks are continuing to spare Douma from a military offensive by the Syrian army and its allies, who currently surround it.
The rebels in Douma have denied they are negotiating an evacuation deal for the tens of thousands of civilians still living there.
However, the wounded will be allowed to leave under an agreement made with the Russian military late on Saturday, Reuters news agency says.
The rebels hope the talks will secure them the right to remain in Douma under Moscow’s protection.
After six weeks of bombardment, thousands of rebels withdrew to the northern town of Idlib under a safe passage agreement.
The Syrian army has urged those still holding out in Douma to leave or face a full-scale offensive.-BBC
