Guterres calls for ‘immediate and lasting’ end to Syria fighting as Turkey and Russia agree ceasefire

The UN Secretary-General said on Thursday that he hoped the latest ceasefire agreement between Russia and Turkey to end fighting across Syria’s stricken Idlib region, would finally lead to “an immediate and lasting cessation”, that would protect civilian lives.

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