Peace Negotiations
Monday, August 31, 2015 - 06:37
U.S. National Security Adviser Susan Rice met with Pakistani leaders during a visit to the country on Sunday to discuss efforts to revive peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban which were suspended after the announcement of the death of longtime Taliban leader Mullah Mohammad Omar.
Monday, August 31, 2015 - 06:30
South Sudan's rebel leader has accused the government of violating a ceasefire hours after it came into effect.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 07:27
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) should impose a ban on the supply or transfer to South Sudan from or through territories or by nationals of all UN member states, a team of experts from the wold body said in a new report.
Friday, August 28, 2015 - 07:25
The United States welcomes President Kiir’s decision to accept the terms of peace and sign the regionally-sponsored peace agreement today in South Sudan.
Thursday, August 27, 2015 - 06:31
South Sudan rebel leader tells Al Jazeera peace agreement includes reconstituting the army, security forces and police.
Monday, August 24, 2015 - 07:17
Tuareg rebels in northern Mali said Sunday they were pulling out of an international committee set up to monitor a peace accord between them and pro-government forces in the restive region, after deadly clashes between the rival groups sent tensions soaring.
Monday, August 24, 2015 - 07:06
South Sudan President Salva Kiir’s agreeing to sign the latest deal to restore peace has raised a glimmer of hope for the people of a country that has not known peace since fighting broke out in December 2013.
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 07:16
The United States on Wednesday circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution proposing an arms embargo and targeted sanctions against South Sudan if President Salva Kiir refuses to sign a peace accord ending the country's civil war.
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 07:13
Russia said Thursday it needs more time to study a draft UN resolution on imposing an arms embargo and sanctions on South Sudan if President Salva Kiir refuses to sign a peace deal.
Friday, August 21, 2015 - 06:52
The intensity of Colombia's decades-old armed conflict has dropped to its lowest point in more than 40 years since the FARC rebels announced their latest unilateral cease-fire 30 days ago, according to a study released Thursday.