Markets in the war ravaged city of Aleppo are back in business.

While the "cessation of hostilities" may have fallen short of halting the five-year-long war across the country -- parts of Syria are enjoying an unusual period of peace since the U.S.-Russian agreement came into effect Saturday. 

The UN Special Envoy for Syria, Steffan de Mistura said:  

"The situation therefore could be summarized as fragile. Success is not guaranteed, but progress has been visible, ask the Syrians." 

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