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Monday, February 22, 2016
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Monday, February 22, 2016
Syrian rebels back truce deal ‘in principle’
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleThe leader of a Saudi-backed Syrian opposition alliance says that rebel factions have agreed “in principle” to an internationally mediated temporary truce.
Riad Hijab, who heads the group known as the High Negotiations Committee, also called on Russia, Iran and the Syrian government to stop their attacks, lift blockades and release prisoners in Syria.
His statement does not elaborate on the terms of the truce reached.
US officials earlier said the United States and Russia agreed on a plan for a ceasefire in Syria starting Saturday that would exclude attacks on the Islamic State group and al-Qaeda’s local affiliate.
— AP
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