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Briefing by Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria (July 16, 2018)

Conditions, helpful to the return of internally displaced persons, have been created in Syrian Arab Republic.

Over the past day, 95 people have returned to their homes. Due to improving humanitarian situation, 72,391 people have returned home in the Eastern Ghouta from refugee and IDP camps.

Russian military medics have provided medical assistance to more than seven people, including three children.

The Russian side, together with the Syrian government, continues to implement the planned measures of post-conflict settlement in the Syrian provinces.

Over the last 24 hours the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides has held a humanitarian action. People received 650 food sets in As-Salhiyah, the province of Deir ez-Zor. The total weigh of cargo amounts to 2,8 tons.

Total number of humanitarian actions is 1,867, with a total weight of cargo delivered – 2,795.66 tons.

In the South-Western de-escalation zone, thanks to the discussion process organized by the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides with the elders of settlements and leaders of illegal armed groups, the disarmament of the armed opposition groups continues. Over the past day, terrorists of illegal armed groups have handed over one infantry combat vehicle, one anti-aircraft gun, one missile launcher, a large number of ammunition of various types and calibers.

Civilians by providing corridors for leaving territory controlled by terrorists. Civilians receive hot meals, basic necessities, and medical assistance at control point. Over the past day, 133 civilians have passed through the control post of Kaffer Shams.

Representatives of the Russian Сenter for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides held a working meeting with representatives of the national сommittee for reconciliation of the province, during which they discussed the return of refugees to their homes from temporary stay in Hama. The opening of corridors for civilians to leave areas controlled by illegal armed groups was also discussed.

Russian military police organizes observation posts in Talbisah and Al-Rastan, the province of Homs, to prevent provocations and other illegal actions. The task of ensuring law and order continues.

Despite the ceasefire regime being established throughout the country, the Coordination Centre has registered some cases of ceasefire violation by illegal armed formations in the province of Aleppo and Latakia.