Russia says nearly 5,300 rebels have left Syria's Ghouta for Idlib: Reports

Russia's defence ministry saidon Thursdaynearly 5,300 rebels and members of their families left Syria's eastern Ghouta enclaveon Wednesday, news agencies reported.

Rebels left the town of Arbeen for the northern province of Idlib, according to the Centre for Reconciliation in Syria, a body run by the ministry.