DUBAI (Reuters) – UN-Arab League envoy Kofi Annan said on Wednesday
the Syrian government have assured him they will respect a ceasefire with rebel forces, less than 24 hours before a deadline
to suspend hostilities.
“I have received government
assurances they will respect the ceasefire. If everyone respects it I think by 6 in the morning on Thursday we shall see
improved conditions on the ground,” Annan said during a visit to Tehran to shore up support for his United Nations and Arab
League-backed peace plan.