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Syrian army begins 'gradual' exit from Deraa

(Agencies)
Updated: 2011-05-05 16:28

BEIRUT - Syrian army units have begun a "gradual withdrawal" from Deraa, an official military source was quoted as saying on state news agency SANA on Thursday.

The source said the army had completed its mission to "chase elements of terrorist groups ... and to restore security, peace and stability".