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Number of Syrian Settlements Joining Ceasefire Reaches 112

© AP Photo / Pavel GolovkinSyrian troops ride on a pickup truck with a mounted machine gun on a road near Latakia in Syria, March 2, 2016
Syrian troops ride on a pickup truck with a mounted machine gun on a road near Latakia in Syria, March 2, 2016 - Sputnik International
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The ceasefire process in Syria continues and a total of 112 settlements have joined the truce, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said Friday.

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"The commanders of 59 armed groups from the moderate opposition have signed applications to join the ceasefire regime. Moreover, ceasefire agreements have been reached with the leaders of 112 settlements," Shoigu said.

"Similar work is carried out by the United States. In the framework of their work, 138 armed groups have joined the ceasefire regime," he added.

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