外交官們繼續推動敘利亞停火

U.N. diplomats are considering a Security Council resolution endorsing a U.S. and Russian backed cease-fire in Syria, which U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says is "the one way that we can end this war."

Syria's warring parties have until midday Friday to say if they are participating in the cessation of hostilities that is due to begin 12 hours later.

U.S. and Russian officials are holding further discussions Thursday on implementing the cease-fire, and Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov reiterated that Russia is not discussing any alternatives to the plan.

The Syrian government has said it will take part, but will continue attacking Islamic State and al-Qaida-linked terrorists, which are excluded from the cease-fire.

The main opposition High Committee for Negotiations (HNC) gave a reserved endorsement for the cease-fire on Wednesday, saying it will participate for two weeks to determine the commitment of the other side.聯合國的外交官們正在審議一項安理會決議案，支持美國和俄羅斯斡旋的敘利亞停火。美國國務卿克里說，這是“讓我們結束這場戰爭的唯一途徑”。

敘利亞交戰各方要在星期五中午前確認是否參與停火。12小時過後，停火開始生效。

美國和俄羅斯官員星期四就實施停火進一步進行磋商。俄羅斯副外長博格達諾夫重申，俄羅斯不會討論停火計劃以外的任何選項。

敘利亞政府表示將參與停火，但將繼續打擊伊斯蘭國組織以及同基地組織有聯繫的恐怖分子。停火協議不包含這些激進組織。

敘利亞主要反對派--高級談判委員會星期三對停火表示謹慎支持，聲稱將參與停火兩週，以確定對方的誠意。