Russian, Syrian military ensure security of three UN humanitarian convoys in Syria

Military & Defense November 30, 2017, 20:59

A total of 196 tonnes of humanitarian cargoes were delivered to the settlements of Nasria, Manshiyat Assviysa and al-Taiba in the province of Daraa, the Russian reconciliation center said

MOSCOW, November 30. /TASS/. Officers of the Russian center for reconciliation of the warring parties in Syria, Syrian government troops and leaders of the armed opposition have helped to ensure security of three United Nations humanitarian convoys that delivered relief aid to the province of Daraa, the Russian reconciliation center said on Thursday.

"Syrian government forces, the Russian center for reconciliation of the warring parties and leaders of the armed opposition... helped to ensure security of three United Nations humanitarian convoys. A total of 196 tonnes of humanitarian cargoes were delivered to the settlements of Nasria, Manshiyat Assviysa and al-Taiba in the province of Daraa," the Russian center said.

Officers of the reconciliation center have also delivered four tons of humanitarian aid to the settlements of Tuman in Aleppo province, al-Husseinia in Deir ez-Zor province and Saada in Rif Damashq province. Local residents have received rice, canned meat and sugar. Russian military police ensured security of humanitarian actions.

The report also said that six members of illegal armed groups operating in Homs province have returned to civilian life.

The Russian Defense Ministry declared the establishment of the reconciliation center on February 23, 2016. It is headquartered at the Hmeimim air base, Latakia province. The center was set up in line with agreements reached by Russia and the United States to facilitate the negotiations between the Syrian government and opposition and to organize humanitarian deliveries.

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