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Briefing by Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria (June 23, 2018)

The Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides continues working on peaceful settlement of the conflict and providing comprehensive assistance to Syrian citizens.

Despite the ceasefire regime being established throughout the country, the Russian-Iranian-Turkish Joint Coordination Centre has registers several cases of ceasefire violation in the provinces of Aleppo, Latakia and Hama.

The Russian side jointly with Syrian government takes measures on post-conflict settlement in the Damascus province.

Specialists completed mine clearance operation in al-Nasriyah (the Eastern Qalamoun) and south of Douma (the Eastern Ghouta).

Russia, Turkey and Iran are cooperating to stabilize situation the Idlib de-escalation zone.

The Tal-Sultan – Abu-al-Duhur humanitarian corridor has reopened on June 23, 2018, at 8 a.m. It is planned that 4,300 will have left the area by the end of the month. Two thousand people can pass through the corridor per day.

Almost in all regions of Syria, there are favorable conditions for returning people back home from refugee and IDP camps. In total, 69,961 civilians have already returned to the Eastern Ghouta. Over the past day, 114 people have made their way back home.

Russian military medics have provided medical assistance to more than 16 people, including eight children.