Peace Negotiations
Wednesday, February 5, 2014 - 07:32
Last year was not a particularly good year for peace and security in Africa. In the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Egypt, Libya, Mali and South Sudan, Africa experienced a resurgence of conflicts and violent instability in 2013.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 13:42
The co-chairs stressed that recent incidents undermine negotiations and diminish the prospects for peace.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 13:39
“Meeting with Azerbaijan President Aliyev today to discuss next steps for a Nagorno Karabakh settlement . Peace is possible,” James Warlick said in his post.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 13:38
Hasanov stressed that the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia is the main threat to the region's stability.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 13:37
Both the United States and the European Union have also over the last days renewed their committment to work for the peaceful resolution of the process, although no details were given.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 13:13
Judeh’s detailed speech — outlining seven Jordanian principles regarding the Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, ahead of the framework agreement — was the most comprehensive public articulation of the Jordanian position to date.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 10:50
Press Secretary Jay Carney addresses the president's upcoming visit to Saudi Arabia, the possibility of changes to the U.S.'s Syria policy, and the chemical weapons destruction process in Syria.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 10:41
Spokesperson Jen Psaki addresses the recent terrorist attacks in Lebanon, the U.S. position on the BDS movement, the U.S. designation of terrorist groups in Syria, Syria's commitment to the OPCW's timeline, the interim agreement with Iran, and other issues.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 10:11
Russia offered assurances on Tuesday that the Syrian government will show up at a new round of peace talks next week and will soon ship more toxic agents abroad for destruction under a deal to eliminate its chemical weapons arsenal.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 - 09:35
As part of our ongoing efforts to support the people of the Central African Republic (CAR), on January 7, the State Department hosted an interfaith dialogue connecting religious leaders in the United States with religious leaders in CAR to spotlight their inspiring efforts to promote peace, reconciliation, and social cohesion.