Saving Syria’s ceasefire

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Series Details 15.04.16
Publication Date 15/04/2016
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A month and a half into a US-Russian initiated cessation of hostilities in Syria, the gains have been more significant than anyone could have imagined.

While breaches have occurred on an almost daily basis, levels of violence have fallen dramatically and important - though far from sufficient - channels for humanitarian aid have opened. A return to some normality in parts of the country previously subject to devastating conflict represents huge progress. And it is a development that has demonstrated some ability from external players to cut a deal and enforce it on the groups they support within Syria.

However, in April 2016, the ceasefire came under unprecedented pressure, with a surge of fighting around Aleppo in particular threatening to collapse the entire truce.

Source Link Link to Main Source http://www.ecfr.eu/article/commentary_saving_syrias_ceasefire7002
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ESO: Background information: Syria: as conflict enters fifth year, UN-mediated peace talks resume in Geneva / Putin orders Russian forces to begin withdrawal from Syria http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-syria-as-conflict-enters-fifth-year-un-mediated-peace-talks-resume-in-geneva-putin-orders-russian-forces-to-begin-withdrawal-from-syria/
ESO: Background information: Remarks by High Representative/Vice-President Federica Mogherini at the joint press conference with United Nations Special Envoy to Syria Staffan De Mistura http://www.europeansources.info/record/remarks-by-high-representative-vice-president-federica-mogherini-at-the-joint-press-conference-with-united-nations-special-envoy-to-syria-staffan-de-mistura/
EU: EEAS: Statement 14.04.16: Statement of the HR/VP Federica Mogherini concerning the situation in Syria http://eeas.europa.eu/statements-eeas/2016/160414_05_en.htm
BBC News, 14.04.16: Syria conflict: Intense fighting in north threatens truce http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-36050232
EurActiv, 19.04.16: Syria peace talks near collapse as opposition declares pause http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/syria-peace-talks-near-collapse-as-opposition-declares-pause/
EurActiv, 22.04.16: US confused over Russia’s real intentions in Syria http://www.euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/us-confused-over-russias-real-intentions-in-syria/
Deutsche Welle, 22.04.16: Deadly airstrikes hit Syria's Aleppo as ceasefire unravels http://dw.com/p/1Iayj
Website: Syrian Observatory for Human Rights http://www.syriahr.com/en/

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