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Current Affair : Syria ceasefire deal backed by Russia, Turkey takes effect

File image of a Syrian army soldier placing a Syrian national flag during a battle with rebel fighters at the Ramouseh front line
File image of a Syrian army soldier placing a Syrian national flag during a battle with rebel fighters at the Ramouseh front line Source: AAP

A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey, which back opposing sides in the conflict, came into force at midnight on Friday, local time, (2200 GMT on Thursday) in the latest attempt to end nearly six years of bloodshed. Ivan and selina report


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A nationwide ceasefire in Syria, brokered by Russia and Turkey, which back opposing sides in the conflict, came into force at midnight on Friday, local time, (2200 GMT on Thursday) in the latest attempt to end nearly six years of bloodshed. Ivan and selina report



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