Peace Negotiations
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 07:39
He called for the government of President Bashar al-Assad to approve immediately the full list of proposed convoy movements requested by the United Nations to the Old City of Homs, Mouadamiyah, Douma, Yarmouk, Mleiha, and Barzeh.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014 - 07:24
Syria peace talks resumed with the UN hoping to break a deadlock over a possible transitional authority but the opposition said an afternoon session was cancelled after the government refused to discuss it.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 12:22
This briefing features a lengthy exchange on developments in Egypt as well as Secretary of State Kerry's efforts to advance peace talks in the Middle East and the status of the Geneva II conference.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 09:08
The government and rebels in South Sudan traded accusations on Saturday of breaking a ceasefire deal supposed to calm violence that has driven half a million people from their homes.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 09:03
Uganda's government says it doubts rebel leader Joseph Kony is serious about peace after he purportedly sent a letter asking for forgiveness and calling for talks.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 09:01
President Obama says a cease-fire in South Sudan is the first step toward ending civil strife that has resulted in thousands of deaths — military and civilian — in five weeks of violence.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 08:05
The United States Embassy in Khartoum has contacted the Popular Congress Party (PCP) to complete arrangements for the travel of the party's leader Hassan al-Turabi to the US in light of an invitation extended to him by former president Jimmy Carter who visited Khartoum this week.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 07:18
The Syrian peace talks in Geneva are deadlocked over the divisive issue of transferring power to a transitional government, sources say.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 06:52
Disputing charges that the Obama administration is shedding commitments, Kerry said that "you cannot find another country that is so engaged, that is partnering with so many Middle Eastern countries on so many fronts."
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 06:32
Syrian peace talks produced a small sign of progress Sunday, with an apparent agreement from Syria’s government to allow women and children to leave the besieged heart of the central city of Homs.