S/2017/61 - Bulletins from the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria for the period 18-20 January 2017.

United Nations
Security Council

S/2017/61

Distr.: General
25 January 2017
English
Original: Russian

Letter dated 20 January 2017 from the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General

I have the honour to transmit herewith information bulletins from the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in the Syrian Arab Republic for the period 18-20 January 2017 (see annex).

I should be grateful if you would arrange for this letter and its annex to be circulated as a document of the Security Council.

(Signed) V. Churkin

Annex to the letter dated 20 January 2017 from the Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations addressed to the Secretary-General

Information bulletin of the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in the Syrian Arab Republic (18 January 2017)

Reconciliation of opposing sides

Over the past 24 hours, one ceasefire agreement has been signed with Rastin in Ladhiqiyah governorate.

The number of populated areas that have joined the reconciliation process has increased to 1,135.

Negotiations on joining the ceasefire regime continued with field commanders of armed opposition groups in Homs, Hama, Aleppo and Qunaytirah governorates.

The number of illegal armed groups which have announced their commitment to accepting and fulfilling the terms of the ceasefire is unchanged – it is still 104.

Observance of the ceasefire regime

From 0000 hours on 30 December 2016, a ceasefire came into force in accordance with the consolidated agreement on a comprehensive resolution of the Syrian crisis.

The following armed opposition units joined the ceasefire: Faylaq al-Sham, Front for the People of the Levant (Army of Mujahidin, Revolutionaries of the Levant), Sultan Murad Brigade, Idlib Army, Hawks of the Levant, Rahman Corps, Levant Front, Fa'istaqim group, Jaysh al-Izzah, Victory Army, First Coastal Division, Army of Islam and Martyrs of Islam Brigade.

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the consolidated agreement reported seven violations: four in Hama governorate and three in Ladhiqiyah governorate.

The Turkish representative office reported seven violations of the consolidated agreement: three in Damascus governorate, two in Hama governorate and two in Aleppo governorate.

In the course of its investigation, Russia was unable to confirm seven of the thirteen violations.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours eight humanitarian operations have been carried out, during which the following humanitarian cargoes were delivered to civilians:

7.8 tons to Aleppo city (in the Shaykh Maqsud, Hallak, Turbat Lala and Harat al-Shahadin districts, and at the Abu al-Baytar School and Khalid ibn al-Walid schools)
1.2 tons to Rastin in Ladhiqiyah governorate
Toys and clothes were distributed to residents of the temporary housing facility in the Zahra' district of Homs city

Centres providing hot meals and supplying urgent necessities are continuing to operate for residents from eastern districts of Aleppo city.

Information bulletin of the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in the Syrian Arab Republic (19 January 2017)

Reconciliation of opposing sides

Over the past 24 hours one ceasefire regime agreement has been signed with Talaziq in Ladhiqiyah governorate.

The number of populated areas that have joined the reconciliation process has increased to 1,136.

Negotiations on joining the ceasefire regime continued with field commanders of armed opposition groups in Homs, Hama, Aleppo and Qunaytirah governorates.

The number of illegal armed groups which have announced their commitment to accepting and fulfilling the terms of the ceasefire is unchanged – it is still 104.

Observance of the ceasefire regime

From 0000 hours on 30 December 2016, a ceasefire came into force in accordance with the consolidated agreement on a comprehensive resolution of the Syrian crisis.

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the consolidated agreement reported six violations: five in Ladhiqiyah governorate and one in Hama governorate.

The Turkish representative office reported 12 violations of the consolidated agreement: 4 in Damascus governorate, 4 in Aleppo governorate, 3 in Hama governorate and 1 in Idlib governorate.

During its investigations of these incidents, Russia confirmed four ceasefire violations. The remaining eight incidents were not confirmed by Russia.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours seven humanitarian operations have been carried out, during which the following humanitarian cargoes were delivered to civilians:

7.6 tons to Aleppo city (in the Sabil, Bayadah, Sulaymaniyah, Salah al-Din, Shaykh Maqsud and Firdaws districts, and at the Sulayman al-Khatir, Khalid ibn al-Walid and Uqbah ibn Nafi' schools)
Medicine and 100 sets of bed linen were provided to the national State hospital in Jablah of Ladhiqiyah governorate

Centres providing hot meals and supplying urgent necessities are continuing to operate for residents from eastern districts of Aleppo city.

Information bulletin of the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in the Syrian Arab Republic (20 January 2017)

Reconciliation of opposing sides

Over the past 24 hours, two ceasefire agreements have been signed with Nawaqir and Dulaybah in Ladhiqiyah governorate.

The number of populated areas that have joined the reconciliation process has increased to 1,138.

Negotiations on joining the ceasefire regime continued with field commanders of armed opposition groups in Aleppo, Homs, Hama and Qunaytirah governorates.

The number of illegal armed groups which have announced their commitment to accepting and fulfilling the terms of the ceasefire is unchanged – it is still 104.

Observance of the ceasefire regime

From 0000 hours on 30 December 2016, a ceasefire came into force in accordance with the consolidated agreement on a comprehensive resolution of the Syrian crisis.

Over the past 24 hours, the Russian representative office of the Russian and Turkish Joint Commission reviewing issues related to violations of the consolidated agreement reported eight violations: five in Ladhiqiyah governorate, two in Hama governorate and one in Damascus governorate.

The Turkish representative office reported six violations of the consolidated agreement: three in Damascus governorate, two in Aleppo governorate and one in Homs governorate.

During its investigations of these incidents, Russia was unable to confirm four of the ceasefire violations.

Provision of humanitarian aid to the population of the Syrian Arab Republic

Over the past 24 hours three humanitarian operations have been carried out, during which the following humanitarian cargoes were delivered to civilians:

900 kilograms to Salamiyah in Hama governorate
1.5 tons to the Russian community in Damascus city (Suq Sarujah district)
1.8 tons to Tyas in Homs governorate

Centres providing hot meals and supplying urgent necessities are continuing to operate for residents from eastern districts of Aleppo city.

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Bulletins from the Russian Centre for Reconciliation of Opposing Sides in Syria for the period 18-20 January 2017