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Syrian regime accepts US-Russian backed ceasefire agreement According to the agreement, the regime troops and its allies will halt any military action against the moderate opposition and vice versa
The Syrian regime accepted Tuesday the ceasefire agreement proposed by the US and Russia, one day after its announcement. The US and Russia announced Monday plans for a ceasefire between the regime and the opposition in Syria starting Saturday 29 February, with the exception of "Islamic State" (IS) and Al-Nusra front, both of which are considered terrorist organisations by the UN. In a joint statement, the US department of state said all sides will announce whether or not they will commit to the ceasefire before 1200 GMT+2 (local Syrian time) Friday. According to the agreement, the regime troops and its allies will halt any military action against the moderate opposition and vice versa. The plan allows Syrian and Russian jets to continue striking locations affiliated with IS. "Military actions, including airstrikes, of the Armed Forces of the Syrian Arab Republic, the Russian Armed Forces, and the US-led Counter ISIL Coalition will continue against ISIL, "Jabhat Al-Nusra," and other terrorist organisations designated by the UN Security Council," the US department of state's statement read. The statement added that the US and Russia will work together to delineate the territory held by IS and Al-Nusra Front and other terrorist organisations designated by the UN Security Council, which are excluded from the cessation of hostilities. Russian president Vladimir Putin said this ceasefire is an opportunity to end bloodshed in Syria. Regarding his phone call with his US counterpart Barack Obama, Putin said Russia "initiated the talk but the interest was mutual without doubt". Putin added that both sides reached "a significant concrete result", after rounds of talks. The agreement obliges accepting parties to fully implement UN Security Council Resolution 2254, adopted unanimously on 18 December 2015. This includes being prepared to participate in the UN-facilitated political negotiation process, and cease armed attacks, including using rockets, mortar, and anti-tank guided missiles, against the Armed Forces of the Syrian Arab Republic, and any associated forces. It also stipulates that parties must refrain from "acquiring or seeking to acquire territory from other parties to the ceasefire", and humanitarian agencies must be provided with "rapid, safe, unhindered and sustained access throughout areas under their operational control and allow immediate humanitarian assistance to reach all people in need".
