Rappler's latest stories on syria ceasefire
First rebels leave Syria enclave under Russian-brokered deal
(UPDATED) It comes as a spokesman for the Faylaq al-Rahman rebel group in the southern rebel pocket of Ghouta announces that 'agreement has been reached for a ceasefire, through the auspices of the United Nations'
Aid convoy blocked in Syria despite UN ceasefire order – official
Mark Lowcock, the UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, says there has been no change in the situation around the rebel-held enclave in the Damascus suburbs despite a ceasefire resolution
Germany, France urge Russia to pressure Syria for 'immediate' ceasefire
Merkel and Macron stress that a ceasefire could be 'the basis to advance efforts toward a political solution in the context of the UN-led Geneva peace process'
UN backs Syria ceasefire as death toll in rebel enclave tops 500
The measure, however, did not specify when the truce would go into force beyond saying it should be 'without delay'
UN bid for Syria ceasefire falters as Russia says no deal
During a council meeting called by Russia, Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia presents a new raft of amendments to a draft resolution that would allow deliveries of humanitarian aid and medical evacuations during the pause
Quiet as southern Syria ceasefire begins ahead of talks
The Britain based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says clashes and shelling have halted in the 3 southern provinces covered by the truce: Daraa Quneitra and Sweida
Syrian army advances as rebels put peace talks on hold
The talks are due to take place in the Kazakh capital Astana in late January but the rebels said they were pulling out of discussions due to violations by Damascus of a four day old truce
Russia, Turkey 'agree Syria ceasefire plan'
The plan aims to expand a ceasefire in the city of Aleppo brokered by Turkey and Russia earlier this month to allow the evacuation of civilians to the whole country
UN to vote on 'too little, too late' Syria ceasefire
The General Assembly is expected to adopt a non binding text that demands a complete end to all attacks on civilians and the lifting of all sieges
Syria rebels fire on Aleppo evacuation route – state TV
In a breaking news alert Syrian state television says rockets had been fired at the Castello road leading north from the divided city where Moscow said it was observing a 10 hour ceasefire
Russian-declared ceasefire goes into effect in Aleppo
UPDATED The so called humanitarian pause is the second time Russia and its regime ally have declared passages open for evacuations
Russia halts Aleppo strikes ahead of brief truce
3rd UPDATE The ceasefire Russian military officer Sergei Rudskoi says will be on October 20 from 0800 to 1600 0500 GMT to 1300 GMT in the area of Aleppo
Pope begs for immediate ceasefire in Syria
Pope Francis asks with a sense of urgency to have an immediate ceasefire imposed in Syria
Syria army advances as UN decries Aleppo's 'living hell'
UPDATED The health care system in eastern Aleppo is all but obliterated Medical facilities are being hit one by one says Stephen O Brien
Aid convoy attacked as Syria ceasefire collapses
UPDATED Syria s military announced the end to the truce accusing rebels of more than 300 violations and failing to commit to a single element of the US Russia deal
Truce teeters after raids on Aleppo, Syria troops
The barrage of strikes on rebel held districts of Aleppo risks reigniting battlefronts in the city and could be the most serious threat to the ceasefire so far
'Coalition raid' hits Syria army as truce wavers
UPDATED The situation in Syria is deteriorating the Russian military said earlier adding that the United States would be responsible if a fragile ceasefire in force since September 12 collapses
UN's Ban presses for Syria aid as truce holds
Besieged civilians are still waiting desperately for relief in Syria s war battered second city of Aleppo with 20 UN aid trucks stranded on the Turkish border over security concerns
Syria truce brings 'significant drop' in fighting
UN envoy Staffan de Mistura says reports reaching his office indicate a significant drop in violence in a rare respite in Syria s devastating conflict
'Last chance' Syria truce holding on first full day
UPDATED It is the latest in a series of efforts to try to halt Syria s 5 year war that has killed more than 290 000 people and displaced half the population
Dozens dead in raids as Syria opposition weighs truce deal
UPDATED Air strikes have killed dozens in rebel held parts of Syria as the opposition considers whether to join a US Russia truce deal due to take effect on Monday September 12
Obama turns up pressure on Putin over Syria
US President Barack Obama says Russia risked casting itself as an irresponsible actor on the world stage after meeting with top aides at the Pentagon
No breakthrough at Syria talks as violence rages
The evident divisions between Russia and the United States are casting a pall on efforts to agree on a framework under which Syria would transition away from Assad s rule
Aid convoy to Syria's besieged Daraya refused entry
UPDATED The aid convoy was supposed to deliver baby milk as well as medical and school supplies says the Red Cross
Syria army readies Aleppo offensive as civilian toll rises
Fresh clashes between rebels and regime forces in the Syrian city of Aleppo leave at least 38 civilians dead
Obama to send 250 more special forces, troops to Syria
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Putin, Obama confirm willingness to strengthen Syria ceasefire – Kremlin
Putin also stresses the need for moderate rebels to distance themselves from Islamic State ISIS and Al Nusra Front jihadists and also urged the closure of the border between Syria and Turkey
Syria regime digs in on Assad as Hezbollah vows to fight on
The UN s Syria envoy Staffan de Mistura says he has pressured Damascus to outline its approach to the crucial issue of a political transition as negotiations in Geneva enter their second week
Syria peace talks broaden as pro-Russia opposition meet UN envoy
The United Nations intensifies efforts to find a political solution to the 5 year conflict
Angelina Jolie visits Syria refugees in Lebanon on war's 5th anniversary
Hollywood star and UN refugee agency envoy Jolie calls for reason and calm and foresight in response to the international migrant crisis
UNHCR to ask world to take in 400,000 Syrians
On his first visit to Washington since being appointed to head the UN refugee effort Filippo Grandi said the world must do more to end the crisis
'Calmest day' in Syria since ceasefire – monitor
The average number of civilian deaths a day has fallen by 90 since the ceasefire came into force 9 days ago with an 80 decline among soldiers and rebel forces
World leaders hail 'real progress' in Syria
UPDATED Warplanes struck a key rebel bastion east of the Syrian capital for the first time since the US Russia brokered truce began last weekend a monitor says
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'Huge drop' in civilian deaths after Syria truce
A monitor says 24 civilians were killed in the first 5 days of a landmark truce in parts of Syria a sharp drop for a war where dozens die daily
Assad vows to 'do our part' on holding Syria ceasefire
Assad says the truce provides a glimmer of hope for Syria where more than 270 000 people have been killed since the complex conflict erupted
Syria truce task force meets as aid deliveries start
UN humanitarian coordinator Yacoub El Hillo says he hopes the relative calm will allow aid to be distributed to 154 000 besieged people over the next 5 days
Syria ceasefire brings respite to overworked medics
When a ceasefire came into effect across large parts of Syria early on Saturday February 27 many doctors and emergency workers breathed a sigh of relief
Blame game tests Syria's fragile ceasefire
3rd UPDATE Washington urges all sides to be patient saying setbacks are inevitable
Syria's shaky truce enters second day
UPDATED Several air strikes hit central and northern Syria but the first major ceasefire of the war appears to be broadly intact on its second day
Syria truce takes hold despite limited violations
7th UPDATE The UN says there are some incidents but they have been defused
Air strikes batter rebels ahead of Syria ceasefire deadline
UPDATED The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says Russia and the regime had launched a wave of attacks on non jihadist rebel areas ahead of the deadline
UN Security Council set to endorse Syria ceasefire
The measure urges all countries in particular those involved in the Syrian peace process to use their influence with the parties to the cessation of hostilities to ensure fulfillment of those commitments
Obama warns Russia 'world will be watching' Syria ceasefire
All parties that are part of the cessation of activities need to end attacks including aerial bombardment Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach areas under siege
Syria parties agree to ceasefire deal
UPDATED The US warns it will not wait long to see if the truce sticks while some rebels on the ground reject it as a waste of time
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Local ceasefires 'best hope' for Syria, report says
Regional interference of backers of the opposing parties and the absence of trusted third parties as mediators are seen as hindrances to effective ceasefire deals
