Latest "de-escalation zone" stories

Why the US military won’t stop Russian and Syrian forces from violating a cease-fire

Syrian regime forces have pushed into rebel territory, violating the de-escalation zone agreement negotiated between the U.S., Russia and Jordan last summer. But the U.S. military will not be stepping in to enforce the failing cease-fire.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

US warns Syrian government not to advance on south

The United States warned it would take “firm and appropriate measures” to protect a cease-fire in southern Syria if President Bashar Assad’s forces move against rebels there.

5 years ago