Sunday, May 22, 2016

Syrian Rebels Threaten To End Truce



DW: Syria rebels threaten to disrupt truce if Assad's forces continue fighting

Militant groups in Syria have refused to abide by the truce unless government troops stop the violence within 48 hours. The statement comes after President Assad's army bombed rebel strongholds around Damascus.

Members of the Free Syrian Army (FSA) released a statement signed by around 29 rebel groups on Sunday, saying they would consider the ceasefire "totally collapsed" unless the Syrian government stopped bombarding their strongholds around Damascus within 48 hours.

"We are giving the sponsors of the ceasefire 48 hours to rescue what remains of the accord and to force the criminal regime of Assad and his allies to completely and immediately halt their brutal offensive against Daraya and Eastern Ghouta," the statement said, referring to the areas outside Damascus.The town of Daraya, near the capital Damascus, has been under a strict siege by the regime since 2012.

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WNU Editor: This truce/ceasefire .... or what is left of it .... will probably fall apart this week. And as for the war, it is definitely picking up .... Heavy air strikes hit rebel road to Syria's Aleppo: monitor, rebels (Reuters)

More News On Syria's Rebels Threatening To End The Truce

FSA rebels to Syrian army - End assault in 48 hours or truce finished -- Reuters
Rebels give US, Russia 48 hours to end Assad assault -- AFP
Syria rebels set 48-hour deadline to end regime assault -- Al Jazeera
Syria rebels set truce brokers 48 hour deadline -- News24

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