"If implemented, a cessation of hostilities represents an opportunity to begin the work of repairing a country that has suffered far too much for far too long — and to reach the children who are Syria’s future," the statement pointed out.
Lake also noted he welcomes the diplomatic progress made, but awaits further actions by all parties to the conflict in Syria to permit unlimited and unconditional access for humanitarian assistance to all affected children and families.
The cessation of hostilities agreement applies to the parties to the conflict that have indicated their commitment to and acceptance of its terms. However, it does not apply to Daesh, which is also known as Daesh, Nusra Front and other organizations designated by the United Nations as terrorist, according to a joint US-Russian joint on the Syria deal.
