Khaberni - The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced on Thursday evening a ceasefire around the neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsood, Ashrafiyeh, and Bani Zeid in Aleppo city.
The ministry stated in a declaration that the ceasefire began at 03:00 after midnight, demanding the armed groups in the neighborhoods to leave the area within a deadline starting from the ceasefire, until 09:00 AM on Friday.
It confirmed that the militants can leave carrying only their light individual weapons, adding that the Syrian army "pledges to secure their escort and ensure their safe passage until they reach the northeastern regions of the country".
The ministry said that "this measure aims to end the military situation in these neighborhoods, in preparation for the return of the rule of law and official institutions, as well as enabling the families who were forced to leave their homes to return, to resume their normal lives in an environment of security and stability".
It urged those concerned to strictly adhere to the designated deadline to ensure everyone's safety and prevent any field friction, noting that the internal security forces in coordination with the operations authority of the Syrian army will handle organizing the exit mechanism of the armed groups from the neighborhoods towards northeastern Syria.
