Information of the Russian Center for Reconciliation in Syria on March 16
Information provided as of March 16:
«General information on the progress of reconciliation of the conflicting parties
The number of settlements, with the heads of which agreements on reconciliation were reached, remained unchanged - 51.
Consultations continued with 4 leaders of opposition political parties and movements operating in Syria. Discussed the problematic issues of the course of reconciliation and their solutions.
The number of armed groups that have declared their commitment to meeting the conditions for the cessation of hostilities - 42.
Specialists of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties in the SAR took part in a meeting with representatives of initiative groups, political and public organizations in the DERA and DAMASK provinces. Discussed issues of coordination of efforts in the cessation of hostilities and the delivery of humanitarian supplies.
Monitoring Compliance with the cessation of hostilities
In general, the cessation of hostilities is respected. The number of violations with the use of heavy weapons has decreased.
At the same time, 10 violations of the cessation of hostilities regime were fixed in one day (ALEPPO - 4, LATAKIA - 3, IDLIB, HOMS and HAMA - according to 1).
The Russian armed forces and the Syrian air force against opposition armed groups that declared the cessation of hostilities and reported their position to the Russian or American reconciliation centers did not strike.
The course of humanitarian assistance to the population of the SAR
Formed humanitarian convoys for residents of CAFER-NAS, TESNIN, KANAYA (HOMS province).
Additional Information
With the mediation of the Russian Center for Reconciliation of the Warring Parties, a regular meeting was held between representatives of opposition parties and movements, as well as prominent public figures in Syria.
Discussed socio-political issues related to the cessation of hostilities in the country. Participants advocated respect for the sovereignty and unity of Syria, the rejection of any form of foreign intervention and the continuation of the fight against terrorism.
A meeting took place in a telephone conference call between the leadership of the focal points of the Russian (Khmeimim airbase) and the American (Amman, Jordan) parties.
US officials gave information about violations of the cessation of hostilities.
The sides noted a significant reduction in the number of violations of the cessation of hostilities with the use of heavy weapons. "
- Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation
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