With evacuations looming, 'de-escalation zone' announced for south Damascus
New "de-escalation" initiative presents new status quo for south Damascus suburbs, but how will it work?
The last remaining rebel-held suburbs of south Damascus may soon fall under a new "de-escalation zone," according to a tentative agreement announced by rebel representatives in Cairo on Oct. 12.
Jaish al-Islam political representative and former chief rebel negotiator Mohammad al-Alloush announced the deal, reportedly signed with Russian guarantees, in an address broadcast by Egyptian state TV.
