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| Syria hit by nationwide blackout | Syria hit by nationwide blackout |
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| BEIRUT — A nationwide power cut gripped Syria on Thursday, state media reported, amid a partial cease-fire brokered by world powers. | BEIRUT — A nationwide power cut gripped Syria on Thursday, state media reported, amid a partial cease-fire brokered by world powers. |
| The official Syrian Arab News Agency, citing an electricity ministry official, reported that the blackout covered “all provinces” of the war-torn country. It later said power had returned to some areas. | |
| The report did not specify a reason for the cut. | |
| The news agency, quoting the state telecommunications company, also said Internet services were partially halted “as a result of sudden damage to one of the network hubs.” | |
| Power outages are common occurrences in Syria, and have been caused by attacks from rebel groups opposing the government of President Bashar al-Assad. | Power outages are common occurrences in Syria, and have been caused by attacks from rebel groups opposing the government of President Bashar al-Assad. |
| Fighting has decreased significantly since the cease-fire took effect Saturday, monitored by nations including the United States and Russia. | Fighting has decreased significantly since the cease-fire took effect Saturday, monitored by nations including the United States and Russia. |
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