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Summary Two countries said it would apply to parties to the five-year-old conflict
WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States and Russia announced Monday that a cessation of hostilities in Syria will go into effect on February 27.
In a joint statement, the two countries said it would apply to parties to the five-year-old conflict that have committed to the cessation of hostilities, but not to the Islamic State group or Al-Nusra Front, an Al-Qaeda affiliate.
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