What will Syrian ceasefire mean?
A new ceasefire in Syria has been brokered jointly by the US and Russia.Unfortunately, this is unlikely to bring any lasting peace. Initially set to hold for 48 hours from the evening of Monday 12 September, it may be extended. The terms are based on ngotiations at an international conference in February.The current agreement has been cautiously welcomed by sections of Syrian rebels, but they are highly critical of the lack of monitoring or safeguards. Many groups, including the Free Syrian Army (FSA) alliance, Ahrar al-Sham, and Jaish al-Islam have called the deal “unjust”, but stopped short...