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Syria conflict: UN welcomes Russia-Turkey truce move
BBC ^ | December 31, 2016

Posted on 12/31/2016 12:11:36 PM PST by Navy Patriot

The UN Security Council has unanimously voted to back a ceasefire deal in Syria led by Turkey and Russia, as well as plans for fresh peace talks next month.

The resolution, drafted by Russia, also calls for rapid access for humanitarian aid to be delivered across the country.

The ceasefire, which began just over a day ago, has mostly held.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: erdoganputin; syriaceasefire; syriapeacetalks; syriawar
The Security council. Don't know if US voted yes or abstained.

Apparently ceasefire holding for abot 36 hours now.

1 posted on 12/31/2016 12:11:36 PM PST by Navy Patriot
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To: Navy Patriot

In the meantime, we’re likely sending arms to the rebs,


2 posted on 12/31/2016 12:13:11 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: Navy Patriot

Eff the UN.


3 posted on 12/31/2016 12:23:00 PM PST by onedoug
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To: Navy Patriot

Personally, I could give a rat’s @ss WHAT the “UN welcomes” or approves of.


4 posted on 12/31/2016 12:42:11 PM PST by MCH
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