Syria truce

Syria truce teeters on brink after US-led raid kills troops

The ceasefire's co-sponsors, Russia and the United States, have traded accusations over the fraying deal, with relations strained even further after the US-led raid killed scores of Syrian soldiers on Saturday. 

Sep 18, 2016, 17:38 PM IST

Syria truce extended, but aid deliveries still on hold

US State Department said that US Secretary of State John Kerry and his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov agreed to prolong the ceasefire which began on Monday.

Sep 15, 2016, 13:41 PM IST

Fierce fighting for key Aleppo road despite Syria truce

The army had earlier announced that it was observing a 72-hour nationwide ceasefire for the Eid al-Fitr holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

Jul 07, 2016, 16:59 PM IST

Syria truce strained on eve of fresh peace talks

Syria's landmark ceasefire was threatening to fall apart on Tuesday amid a surge of fresh fighting, especially in northern Aleppo province, just as peace talks were set to resume in Geneva.

Apr 12, 2016, 23:30 PM IST

IS blasts kill more than 140 as US, Russia press Syria truce

A string of suicide bombings near a Shiite shrine outside Syria`s capital and in Homs claimed by jihadists killed at least 142 people Sunday, as Washington and Moscow worked to secure a ceasefire.

Feb 22, 2016, 03:09 AM IST

Kerry tells Lavrov he seeks Syria truce as soon as possible

US Secretary of State John Kerry has urged that a ceasefire be agreed as soon as possible in Syria, during a phone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.

Feb 21, 2016, 05:06 AM IST

Syria army, rebels in talks over 15-day truce near capital

Syria's army and rebels were locked in talks to reach a 15-day ceasefire in the Eastern Ghouta region east of the capital, a monitor and a security source has said.

Nov 19, 2015, 04:17 AM IST