Syrian rebels begin leaving Douma after deal

Damascus: Syrian rebels and civilians began leaving the last opposition-controlled town in Eastern Ghouta on Sunday, state media said, under an evacuation deal with the government.

State news agency SANA said two buses carrying Jaish Al Islam rebels and their families had exited the town of Douma and would head north to opposition-held territory.

The evacuations came after accusations Syria’s government had used toxic gas on Douma, which the regime denied.