Syrian rebel groups announce new ceasefire

Syrian rebel groups on Wednesday announced a new ceasefire deal that would see the evacuation of wounded people and civilians from opposition-held districts of Aleppo the following morning.

But a source close to Syria's government denied the development, and the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said hostilities were ongoing.

The announcement came after a previous deal to evacuate both rebels and civilians was put on hold on Wednesday, with the opposition, the Syrian government and their backers trading accusations about responsibility for the agreement's suspension.