Clash violates Syria Eid al-Adha truce

A four-day ceasefire in Syria to observe the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha went into effect Friday, but activists reported some clashes between government forces and rebels.

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said battles between rebels and government forces continued in Idlib province past morning prayers Friday, when both sides had agreed they would start a temporary truce.

The Syrian army said Thursday it would observe the cease-fire but would respond to any rebel attacks.

Three people were reported wounded Friday when security forces fired on protesters in southern Deraa province.

Syrian President Bashir al-Assad was shown in a rare television appearance, mingling with worshippers attending Friday’s prayers to mark the start of the Muslim holiday.

The military said Thursday it will act if