UN discuss evacuation of Syrian refugees trapped at Rukban camp
The fate of 40,000 Syrians trapped in Rukban camp to be discussed by the UN, Russia and Syria
Meetings are taking place to decide the fate of 40,000 Syrians trapped in a remote camp.
The United Nations is taking part in discussions with the Russian military, the Syrian government and representatives of those at the Rukban camp – near the borders with Jordan and Iraq.
The UN told Al Jazeera that the majority want to leave but they have not been given any security guarantees.
Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut.
Published On 28 Mar 2019