Truce begins so civilians can flee heavily bombarded enclave of east Ghouta

Damaged cars and buildings are seen in the besieged town of Douma, Eastern Ghouta, Damascus, Syria February 25, 2018. REUTERS/Bassam Khabieh

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A "humanitarian pause" has gone into effect in Syria to allow civilians to leave the rebel-held enclave of eastern Ghouta.

But there were no immediate signs of any corridors set up for people to use during the Russia-ordered move.