Syrian War News Updates -- January 12, 2017



DW: UN warns of 'imminent danger' of escalation in Syria

Regime forces have launched an offensive to retake water sources near Damascus, independent monitors have reported. But the UN cautioned warring parties of escalating the situation as a ceasefire holds across the nation.

The UN envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, on Thursday said a nationwide ceasefire was "largely holding with some exceptions" as independent war monitors reported airstrikes near Damascus.

The UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said regime forces stepped up a campaign to wrestle Wadi Barada on the outskirts of Damascus from rebel control.

The monitor reported an increase in airstrikes and shelling in the area, where water pumping facilities serving more than 5 million people in Damascus have been damaged by renewed violence.

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Syrian War News Updates -- January 12, 2017

Syria ceasefire 'largely holding' but 'exceptional' strikes kill dozens - reports -- Euronews
Syrian ceasefire largely holding, aid not going in - UN -- Reuters
Airstrikes escalate despite Syria cease-fire -- AP
Syria conflict: Family killed in air strike near Aleppo -- BBC
UN Warns Cutoff of Water Supply to Damascus Could Trigger Military Action -- VOA
Syrian authorities say preliminary agreement reached with rebels on Damascus water supply -- RT
Syrian regime announces deal to restore Damascus water -- France 24
US Decision on MANPADS Delivery to Syria 'Insane' - Russian Foreign Ministry -- Sputnik
In Syria, a rebel fighter clears Islamic State minefields -- Reuters

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