BEIRUT: The main umbrella for Syrian opposition and rebel groups says it 'agrees to a temporary truce' as long as the main opposition's demands are met. The High Negotiations Committee says in a statement issued after its meeting in Saudi Arabia late Monday that it 'has given its acceptance of international efforts for a cessation of hostilities in Syria.' The announcement came hours after the United States and Russia agreed on a new cease-fire for Syria that will take effect Saturday. The HNC says 'acceptance of the truce is conditional' to the Syrian government ending its siege of 18 rebel-held areas, releasing detainees and the cessation of aerial and artillery bombardment. Indirect peace talks between the Syrian government and HNC collapsed on February 3, because of a large-scale government offensive.