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Damascus Confirms 'Silent' Period Introduction in 2 Syrian Provinces

© AP Photo / Hassan AmmarA Syrian national flag waves as vehicles move slowly on a bridge during rush hour, in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016
A Syrian national flag waves as vehicles move slowly on a bridge during rush hour, in Damascus, Syria, Sunday, Feb. 28, 2016 - Sputnik International
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The so-called silent period in Syria’s Latakia and Damascus provinces will enter into force early on Saturday, as announced by the command of the Syrian army, a Syrian Foreign Ministry official said Friday.

Rebel fighters from the First Battalion under the Free Syrian Army take part in a military training on June 10, 2015, in the rebel-held countryside of the northern city of Aleppo - Sputnik International
Free Syrian Army Not Ready to Comply With 'Silent' Period
BEIRUT (Sputnik) — Earlier in the day, a source told Sputnik that Russia and the United States had agreed to introduce state of cessation of hostilities in northern Latakia province and suburbs of Damascus in Syria from midnight on April 30.

Following the announcement, media reports emerged claiming that Aleppo would also be involved in the "silent period," but were refuted by a different source.

"Confirmation of the regime of silence introduction has been declared by the General Staff of the Syrian Armed Forces starting early April 30. The regime of silence will come into force in due time,” the source said.

The Syrian General Staff has already confirmed that the 'silent' period has been implemented and that it will be in force for 24 hours in Damascus and its suburbs, and in Latakia and its suburbs for 72 hours.

 

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