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China - Apr 9, 2012 - 10:51

Last modified: 9 Apr 2012 07:51
China has urged Syria to honour its ceasefire commitment, after Damascus said it wanted guarantees from armed rebels before it pulled back its troops from protest hubs.
"China urges the Syrian government and parties concerned in Syria to seize the important opportunities, to honour their commitment of ceasefire and withdrawal of troops," said foreign ministry spokesperson Liu Weimin.
[Source: AFP]

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