Safe Zone (Syria)

Safe Zones are four areas in Syrian territories where fighting between the government and opposition is not allowed, controlled by checkpoints, observation posts and security buffer areas. The airspace over the safe zones has also been closed to aircraft belonging to the American-led intervention in Syria.

The zones in Homs, Eastern Ghouta, southern Deraa and Quneitra were agreed in Astana on Thursday 4th May 2017 between Russia, Iran and Turkey. They came into force at 21.00 on Friday May 5th. It was agreed the areas would be clearly demarcated by June 4th. They aim to deescalate the conflict over 6 months with the possibility for a continuance afterwards for another 6 months.

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