Syria rebels threaten to end truce if government violations continue

Rebels say they will end the truce if government did not stop violating the agreement


Reuters December 31, 2016

BEIRUT: Syrian rebel groups said on Saturday they would consider a ceasefire deal "null and void" if government forces and their allies continued to violate it.

Clashes and air strikes have continued in some areas since the ceasefire began on Friday.

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"Continued violations by the regime and bombardment and attempts to attack areas under the control of the revolutionary factions will made the agreement null and void," a statement signed by a number of rebel groups said.

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