Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Syrian War News Updates -- March 2, 2016



AFP: Syria ceasefire holding but no 'victory dances' yet: US

Washington (AFP) - The US State Department said Tuesday there has been no significant violation of the fragile ceasefire in Syria in the past 24 hours, but a spokesman noted "nobody's doing any victory dances" yet.

"Over the last 24 hours, we have not been apprised of any claims of any additional violations of any significance," spokesman John Kirby said.

"It's a very fluid environment and we're just going to keep monitoring as closely as we can," he said.

World powers have thrown their weight behind the landmark truce, negotiated by the US and Russia, as a way to bring an end to Syria's conflict.

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Syrian War News Updates -- March 2, 2016

Syrian government forces open new battle with rebels in northwest -- Reuters
Car bomb kills 18 rebels in southern Syria -- AFP
Syrian Offensive in Latakia Continues Despite Ceasefire -- Foreign Policy
Kurdish-Led Fighters Close in on Syrian City of Aleppo -- AP
Israel claims Syria used chemical weapons during cease-fire -- FOX News
Syria's Assad Used Chemical Weapons on Civilians During Truce: Israel -- NBC/Reuters
US-Led Coalition Launches 7 Airstrikes Against Daesh in Syria Amid Truce -- Sputnik
31 ceasefire violations in Syria over past 3 days - Russian Foreign Ministry -- RT
Russia says 40 agreements signed on ceasefire in Syria: agencies -- Reuters
UN postpones Syria peace talks to March 9, but opposition voices scepticism -- France 24
President Assad promises a 'full amnesty' to rebels who lay down their arms as efforts continue to bring peace to Syria -- Daily Mail
Assad vows to 'do our part' on holding Syria ceasefire -- AFP
Turkey’s ‘provocative’ military actions could jeopardize Syria ceasefire – Russian military -- RT
Russian MoD Accuses Turkey of Attempts to Derail Syrian Ceasefire -- Sputnik
Turkey rejects Russian claims, says hit only ISIL targets in Syria -- Today's Zaman
How much support did Turkey provide to Syrian opposition? -- Al-Monitor
With truce, U.N. still can't reach starving Syrians -- CBS/AP
Al-Qaida Recruitment in Syria May Jump -- VOA

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