A number of opposition groups in Syria have reported to have agreed to the possibility of a temporary truce if President Bashar al-Assad’s government and its allies respect several conditions, including halting fire.
A statement from the High Negotiations Committee said, the opposition factions expressed agreement on the possibility of reaching a temporary truce deal, to be reached through international mediation.
It said, the UN must guarantee holding Russia and Iran and sectarian militias to a halt to fighting. The statement said, all sides should ceasefire simultaneously and the government should release prisoners.
The UN is struggling to deliver aid to about 4.5 million Syrians who live in hard to reach areas, including nearly 4 lakhs people in besieged areas.
The announcement came as fighting continued on the ground despite a Friday deadline for cessation of hostilities.
Russia has said, it would continue to provide assistance and help to the armed forces of Syria in their offensive actions against terrorists.
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