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Syria declares Eid ceasefire, but will respond to attacks

Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation - Thu, 25 Oct 2012 03:10 PM
Author: Reuters
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BEIRUT, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Syria's army command said it will suspend military operations to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, declaring a ceasefire from Friday morning to Monday but saying it reserved the right to respond to rebel attacks and bombings.

It said it would also respond to "terrorist groups trying to reinforce their positions by arming themselves and getting reinforcements" as well as neighbouring countries facilitating the smuggling of fighters across borders during that period.

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