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Syria Ceasefire: What's In It for the Opposition?
Why Syrian opposition forces signed up for the truce; Tough measures against Russia for election hacking; Female genital mutilation affects indigenous communities in Colombia.
The Syrian government and rebel groups have agreed a nationwide ceasefire from midnight on Thursday. The deal was announced by Russia's President Vladimir Putin and confirmed by Turkey. Seven major armed opposition groups have signed up to the ceasefire. But why?
Also in the programme: Tough measures against Russia for election hacking; and how female genital mutilation affects indigenous communities in Colombia.
(Picture: Spokesmen for Syrian armed opposition groups Credit: AFP/ Getty)
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