President of Syrian Rebel Group Proposes Ramadan Truce for Homs
The city is currently under siege from Hezbollah fighters
The Syrian city of Homs is said to be facing a ferocious ground and air onslaught by Hezbollah-backed troops and militia loyal to President Bashar al.Assad.
With Ramadan about to begin, the new president of the opposition Syrian National Coalition Ahmad Jarba has offered a truce for the besieged city during the Muslim holy month.
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