Syrian rebels hear about a ceasefire in Daraa

DARAA, KOMPAS.com – Syrian rebels in the Daraa region of southern Damascus on Friday (6/7/2018) signed an agreement with Russia for a ceasefire.

Rebel groups and civilians in Daraa to settle their status with the government regime under the protection of Russia.

Members of the rebel forces also had the choice of leaving Daraa to join other opposition groups in northwestern Syria or staying in Daraa.

Pro-government forces supporting the regime of President Bashar al-Assad controlled the main road along the border with Jordan to the Nbadib border crossing as part of the agreement. Escaped population

The border point, still under the control of the opposition, is one of the main targets of a two-week attack against government troops in the south of Syria

With the restoration of the region, the government should be able to renew trade with neighboring Jordan.

the rebel operation south, Ibrahim Jabbawi justified the agreement with Russia as a Syrian ally of the regime, which includes a ceasefire and handing over weapons heavy.

"In addition, the return of the border with Jordan to the troops". The New Arab

Moscow is a key ally of Damascus as mediator in the talks between rebel groups and pro-regime Syrian forces.

Talks are held in the southern region of Syria. Israel.

Negotiation attempts failed on Wednesday (4/7/2018), which was followed by a day-long air attack by Russian-backed regime forces, urging rebel groups to finally return for negotiations.

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