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Three-Day 'Period of Silence' Declared Across Syria Starting July 6

© REUTERS / Rodi SaidFighters of Manbij military council take an overwatch position in the southern rural area of Manbij, in Aleppo Governorate, Syria (File)
Fighters of Manbij military council take an overwatch position in the southern rural area of Manbij, in Aleppo Governorate, Syria (File) - Sputnik International
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The 72-hour 'silent period' was declared across Syria till July 8, according to the statement of Syrian Armed Forces.

BEIRUT (Sputnik) — Syrian Armed Forces' command on Wednesday announced a three-day ceasefire regime throughout the country starting from July 6.

"The 72-hour silent period was declared across Syria… till July 8 midnight [21:00 GMT on July 7], " the statement said.

The ceasefire in Syria worked out by Russia and the United States took effect on February 27. The cessation of hostilities does not apply to terrorist organizations, such as the Islamic State and the Nusra Front, outlawed in a number of countries worldwide including Russia and the United States.

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