‘New ceasefire agreed’ after clashes in Syria

A previous ceasefire announced the day before quickly fell apart
‘New ceasefire agreed’ after clashes in Syria
Druze protest on the Israeli-Syrian border (Leo Correa/AP)

Syrian government officials and leaders of the Druze religious minority have announced a renewed ceasefire after days of clashes that have threatened to unravel the country’s post-war political transition.

It was not immediately clear if the new agreement – which was announced by Syrian state media and in a video message by a Druze religious leader – would hold.

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