Syrian Conflict: US and Russia Agree Syria Peace Moves
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World News • September 2016 • Views: 1,113
Russia and the US have announced an agreement on Syria starting with a “cessation of hostilities” from sunset on Monday.
Under the plan, the Syrian government will end combat missions in specified areas held by the opposition.
Russia and the US will establish a joint centre to combat so-called Islamic State and al-Nusra fighters.
The announcement follows talks between US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov.
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