The latest wave of bombings came after the UN Security Council delayed a vote on a resolution demanding a 30-day humanitarian ceasefire for two days to try to get Russia on board. Activists say that terrified residents have been hiding in underground shelters where dozens of people can be crammed into small places. After two hours of additional negotiations on Saturday, the Security Council unanimously approved a resolution demanding a 30-day ceasefire across Syria “without delay” to deliver humanitarian aid to millions and evacuate the critically ill and wounded. After the vote, many council members urged stepped up efforts to ensure a ceasefire and get assistance to millions in need. Syrian state media reported that rebels fired mortar shells on Damascus, Assad’s seat of power, killing at least one person and wounding seven.

Source: thestar February 25, 2018 00:00 UTC