NPR: On Day 3, Syria's Cessation Of Hostilities Still Largely Holding
Syria's cessation of hostilities is largely holding on its third day, even as the main opposition umbrella group accuses the Syrian regime of violations.
Riad Hijab, the opposition's general coordinator, wrote a letter to the U.N. Secretary-General detailing the alleged breaches of the truce, which was brokered by the U.S. and Russia. The letter reads, in part:
"Right from the onset of the truce, a large number of violations have been committed by the regime and its allies in several parts of Syria. The regime has continued to target populated areas using helicopter raids to using explosive barrels, resulting in a large number of fatalities and causing significant injuries, most of whom were innocent women and children."
Hijab said the opposition's main umbrella group recorded breaches of the agreement in 26 different areas of Syria.
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MIDDLE EAST
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ASIA
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AFRICA
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Nigeria's Buhari orders investigation into Benue clashes.
At least 12 killed in eastern Congo by suspected Ugandan rebels.
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