Syria Deal Focuses on Aid, Halting War as Terror Fight Continues
- U.S., Russia to coordinate delivery of humanitarian assistance
- Proposed truce accord excludes Islamic State, al-Nusra
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The Munich agreement to try to halt fighting in Syria and deliver aid to beleaguered civilians marks a significant step in efforts to resolve the five-year conflict that’s killed some 260,000 people. It includes a truce due to take effect in one week.
The accord was adopted unanimously late Thursday by the International Syria Support Group (ISSG) that includes the U.S., Russia, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, other Middle East and Gulf nations, the European Union and China. They pledged to use their influence on the Syrian government and opposition groups to secure implementation.