Ceasefire in Syria?

In the Syrian capital Damascus residents have been reflecting on the decision taken in Munich for a “cessation of hostilities” in Syria’s near five-year civil war.

#Damascus Thursday, February 11, 2016#Syria pic.twitter.com/nPpgg7s2ex— Ibrahim Joudeh (@Ibra_Joudeh) February 11, 2016

One man expressed cautious optimism: “We hope there will be new attempts at peace, we hope peace spreads, and that the shelling, siege, and shootings all stop.”

Another urged the government to press for outright military victory:
“Since our army has the advantage nowadays, I hope the siege continues till they are all eliminated.”

The story is different away from the capital in Idlib province.

Jund Al-Aqsa splits forces to join ISIS, Al-Nusra Front https://t.co/I6oehdlwMT via thearabsource pic.twitter.com/mKA5qMNEWn— Jewhadi™ (JewhadiTM) February 8, 2016

A member of the Islamist group Jund al-Aqsa called into question the validity of the decision: “You talk about a ceasefire and call our brothe