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Syrian opposition groups call for Russia’s protection from Daesh
[Iran Press TV] Several Syrian opposition groups have requested protection from Moscow as the Takfiri...an adherent of takfir wal hijra, an offshoot of Salafism that regards everybody who doesn't agree with them as apostates who must be killed... snuffies launch manhunt for those participating in a recently announced ceasefire, the Russian military says. "They are asking us to provide their security and defend them from faceless myrmidons of the Daesh [Islamic State] group and other terrorist organizations who declared a manhunt for opposition figures signing ceasefire agreements," said the head of the Russian truce center in Syria, Lieutenant General Sergey Kuralenko, on Saturday. The ceasefire agreement, recently brokered by the United States and Russia, does not cover areas under the control of Daesh [Islamic State] and the al-Qaeda--affiliated al-Nusra ...formally Jabhat an-Nusrah li-Ahli sh-Sham (Support Front for the People of the Levant), also known as al-Qaeda in the Levant. They aim to establish a pan-Arab caliphate. Not the same one as the Islamic State, though .. ... Front. "From our part, we will help ensure the security of the leaders of the Syrian opposition units and heads of local administrations who signed agreements to end fighting and to start the reconciliation process," Kuralenko said. He added that since the center opened last week in Russia’s Hmeimim military base in Syria, 23 meetings had been held with opposition forces. "During even this short period of time, we have noticed drastic changes in the process of the talks," he said. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, around 30 opposition groups have so far joined the truce and six more are currently engaged in negotiations. Meanwhile, ...back at the dirigible, Jack stuck the cigar in his mouth, stepped onto the gantry, and asked Got a light, Mac? Von Schtinken stopped short, lowering the dagger and trying to control his features. If you light that thing, Herr Armschtröng,he pointed out, his voice tense, we all die!... UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura noted that the latest round of Syria peace talks would get a staggered start later in the week. "I see us beginning on (Thursday) March 10 when we will launch the process," he added. Posted by: Fred 2016-03-06 |
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