Syrian army announces eastern Ghouta free of militants: state media

BEIRUT (Reuters) - Syria's army command on Saturday announced that the eastern Ghouta region was free of militants, following the departure of the last rebel fighters from the city of Douma towards the north of the country, state media reported, citing a statement by the Syrian army general command.

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