WorldREUTERS -A Syrian opposition politician said on Wednesday he did not have great confidence that a ceasefire brokered by the United States and Russia would last longer than a previous truce that temporarily curbed the fighting earlier this year. “There is not great confidence that this truce can last longer than the previous one,” George Sabra told Reuters. The U.S.-Russian agreement aims to allow for humanitarian aid deliveries and a resumption of political talks towards ending the five-year-long war. He cited free access for aid agencies as one factor that would help facilitate the resumption of political talks. “The stability of the truce could open the door to resuming the political process,” Sabra also said.

Source: Sunday Times September 14, 2016 12:45 UTC