France calls on Syria, Russia to de-escalate violence in Idlib province

France on Thursday denounced fresh strikes launched by Syrian regime and Russian allies, calling them to honor their commitment to stop clashes in terroristrebel-held provinces of Idlib and Hama, the country's foreign ministry said.


The Quai d'Orsay stressed that "these actions violate international humanitarian law."

"France calls on Russia and the allies of the Damascus regime to enforce the commitments made in Astana and to prevent any further bombing," it added.

Breaking six-month relative calm, Syrian forces backed by Russian fighter jets intensified, last week, strikes against rebel in Idlib and north of Hama in response to rebels fresh offensive.
 [globaltimes.cn/Xinhua]
 29/9/17
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