Peace Negotiations
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 09:06
Fresh fighting has erupted in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as government forces try to clear the last areas held by M23 rebels.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:55
Arab states formally endorsed proposed peace talks to end the Syrian civil war that have been delayed by disputes between world powers and divisions among the opposition.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:54
Jarba, who pleaded for arms from the Arab League states, said his group can “guarantee that it won’t fall in the wrong hands.”
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 08:11
With shells flying overhead, the Congolese soldiers pressed forward on a desolate stretch of road near the Rwandan border. Ahead of them was a rebel army, firing relentlessly. Behind them, a new U.N. combat brigade waited in white armored vehicles, ready to serve as backup.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:59
En RDC, la trêve demandée par la rébellion du M23 n’aura eu lieu que sur le papier. L’offensive de l’armée congolaise contre les derniers bastions du M23 a repris ce lundi matin 4 novembre, les cinq envoyés spéciaux des Nations unies se disent inquiets et mettent la pression pour que les deux parties cessent les hostilités.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:57
As the majority of East African Community countries signed an agreement paving the way for a single tourist visa in the region from 2014, some believe that Tanzania’s hesitance to agree to this integration is largely due to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:52
M23 leader urges all fighters to immediately end hostilities as the country's army takes over their last stronghold.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:48
Rebel leader urges all fighters to immediately end hostilities as the country's army takes over their last stronghold.
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:37
Bashar al-Assad's regime has brushed aside calls for his removal from power, branding peaceful opponents and armed rebels alike as "terrorists".
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 07:11
Such meetings were held regularly between 2008-11 but over the last couple of years negotiations stalled amid increasing dangers of resumed hostilities.