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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 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 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.” | 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.” |
| Although power outages are common occurrences in Syria, it is rare that one affects the entire country. Blackouts have frequently 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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