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Syrian Army Announces 5-Day Cease-Fire in Southern Provinces

Cease-fire will include provinces of Daraa, Qunetria and Suweida until Thursday, according to official statement
Syrian Army Announces 5-Day Cease-Fire in Southern Provinces

The General Command of the Syrian army announced the cessation of all hostilities in the provinces of Daraa, Suweida and Quneitra for a period of five days.

“In order to support the peace process and the national reconciliations, the hostilities in the southern region [Daraa, Quneitra and Suweida] have been halted as of 2/7/2017 at 12 p.m. and until 6/7/2017 at 12 a.m.,” the army command said in a statement.

The command added that any breach of the cessation of hostilities will be met with the appropriate response.

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