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A new ceasefire deal that comes into force on Friday may be the biggest chance in months to curb the violence in Syria and pave the way for a political transition in the country. This is what we know so far.A new ceasefire deal that comes into force on Friday may be the biggest chance in months to curb the violence in Syria and pave the way for a political transition in the country. This is what we know so far.
Q:What does the deal cover? Q:  What does the deal cover?
A: Theoretically, the whole of Syria. In practice, terrorist groups Islamic State and Al-Nusra Front are not part of the deal by default, so territories under their control or under attack by them are unlikely to benefit. A:  Theoretically, the whole of Syria. In practice, terrorist groups Islamic State and Al-Nusra Front are not part of the deal by default, so territories under their control or under attack by them are unlikely to benefit.
Q:Who supports it? Q:  Who supports it?
A: Damascus and its militia allies, as well as at least seven major rebel groups with over 60,000 fighters among their ranks. A:  Damascus and its militia allies, as well as at least seven major rebel groups with over 60,000 fighters among their ranks.
Q:Which rebel groups exactly? Q:  Which rebel groups exactly?
A: The Russian Defense Ministry has released a list of the groups that have pledged to stop fighting, which includes Faylaq Al-Sham, Ahrar al-Sham, Jaysh al-Islam, Thuwar al-Sham, Jaysh al-Muwahhideen, Jaysh Idlib and Jabhat al-Shamiyah. A:  The Russian Defense Ministry has released a list of the groups that have pledged to stop fighting, which includes Faylaq Al-Sham, Ahrar al-Sham, Jaysh al-Islam, Thuwar al-Sham, Jaysh al-Muwahhideen, Jaysh Idlib and Jabhat al-Shamiyah.
Q:What are the mechanisms for enforcing the truce? Q:  What are the mechanisms for enforcing the truce?
A: Yet to be revealed. The three documents detailing the deal were not immediately published. A:  Yet to be revealed. The three documents detailing the deal were not immediately published.
Q:What are the repercussions for violators? Q:  What are the repercussions for violators?
A: According to Russia, those in breach of the agreement will be equated with terrorist groups and will therefore be legitimate targets for the use of force. A:  According to Russia, those in breach of the agreement will be equated with terrorist groups and will therefore be legitimate targets for the use of force.
Q: Who has brokered the deal? Q:  Who has brokered the deal?
A: Russia, Iran and Turkey. Moscow and Ankara stand as guarantors of the truce, which builds on a previous deal the three nations brokered for Aleppo. A:  Russia, Iran and Turkey. Moscow and Ankara stand as guarantors of the truce, which builds on a previous deal the three nations brokered for Aleppo.
Q: Will the UN support the truce? Q:  Will the UN support the truce?
A: Russia pledged to bring the deal before the UN Security Council for endorsement. The rest is up to the member states. A:  Russia pledged to bring the deal before the UN Security Council for endorsement. The rest is up to the member states.
Q:Is there a plan for what comes after the truce? Q:  Is there a plan for what comes after the truce?
A: Yes, Syria peace talks are being planned for Astana, Kazakhstan. A:  Yes, Syria peace talks are being planned for Astana, Kazakhstan.