The Syrian Ministry of Defense announced a ceasefire in the Sheikh Makousud, Ashrafiyeh, and Bani Zayd districts of Aleppo in order to end the military situation and allow for the restoration of law and order and the functioning of government institutions, the ministry said in a statement.
“Out of utmost concern for the safety of our civilian population in Aleppo and to avoid a new escalation of hostilities in residential areas, the Ministry of Defense announces a ceasefire in the Sheikh Makousud, Ashrafiyeh, and Bani Zayd districts, effective from 3:00 AM,” the ministry said in a statement.
The ministry called on armed groups from the Sheikh Makousud, Ashrafiyeh, and Bani Zayd districts to leave the area after midnight, starting at 3:00 AM, until 9:00 AM tomorrow, Friday.
Armed groups will be allowed to carry only personal light weapons. The Syrian Arab Army has promised to provide them with escort and safe passage until they reach areas in the northeast of the country.