Syria truce largely holds as major powers back warring sides
A ceasefire in Syria appears to be holding, after being agreed by the outside powers backing the two sides in the country’s civil war.
Russia and Turkey, which back opposing sides, have both reported a significant reduction in fighting since it came into force on Saturday.
However, some clashes have been reported, and one monitoring group says government forces have launched occasional attacks.
The truce, brokered by Russia and Turkey, is aimed at paving the way for peace talks to be held in Kazakhstan.
CONTEXT:
– The ceasefire in Syria is holding with a significant reduction in fighting.
– Russia and Turkey are backing opposing sides in the conflict.
– The truce is intended to facilitate peace talks in Kazakhstan.
FACT CHECK:
– The ceasefire was brokered by Russia and Turkey to reduce fighting in Syria.
– Clashes have been reported since the ceasefire came into effect.
