The Latest: Syrian rebels in Aleppo propose 5-day cease-fire
BEIRUT — The Latest on the conflict in Syria (all times local):
1:05 p.m.
Syrian rebel factions are proposing a five-day cease-fire for the evacuation of the sick and other civilians from the eastern part of the city of Aleppo.
The rebel proposal on Wednesday comes as Syrian government and allied forces have gained control of three-quarters of the enclave that the rebels had controlled since 2012.
The proposal made no mention of a rebel surrender or pullout.