Syrian rebels start to withdraw heavy weapons from Idlib buffer zone

Syrian rebels start to withdraw heavy weapons from Idlib buffer zone

Syrian rebels have started to withdraw heavy weapons from Idlib buffer zone.

The Turkey-backed National Front for Liberation said in a statement the fighters would remain in their positions within the demilitarized zone.

Under the deal agreed last month between Turkey and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad rebels will be required to withdraw by the middle of this month from the zone.

They will withdraw heavy weaponry by Wednesday next. (Reuters)