A US-Russia deal over a ceasefire in Syria has been cautiously welcomed by world leaders and the conflict-torn country’s main opposition, but dismissed by one of the largest rebel armies in the region. Syria’s mainstream opposition welcomed the proposed deal on Saturday, saying the ceasefire could eventually end the suffering of civilians. Bassma Kodmani, a spokeswoman for the opposition High Negotiations Committee (HNC), said the body welcomed the deal “if it is going to be enforced”. The Syrian regime would also suspend airstrikes, the main cause of civilian deaths, on rebel-held areas around the country. Disentangling them from their allies on the ground will be one of the biggest challenges of maintaining the ceasefire deal.

Source: The Guardian September 10, 2016 12:25 UTC