1st LD: UN Security Council adopts resolution demanding cease-fire in Syria
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UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 24 (Xinhua) -- The UN Security Council on Saturday unanimously adopted a resolution demanding a cease-fire of at least 30 days across Syria that would allow humanitarian access and urgent medical evacuation.
According to Resolution 2401, which was approved after two weeks of tough consultations, the cease-fire does not apply to military operations against terrorist groups in Syria designated by the Security Council.
The resolution also demands the immediate lifting of sieges on populated areas, including Eastern Ghouta, the last major rebel stronghold, which has seen heavy bombardment in the past week. Enditem