Peace Negotiations
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 06:30
This is a significant if limited development from the peace talks in Geneva: permission from the Syrian government to lift the siege on parts of the old city of Homs which for months had left hundreds of people trapped, including the very ill and very vulnerable.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 06:09
"As I stated last December when an Armenian soldier was killed, Azerbaijan continues to show that it is not serious about establishing peaceful relations with Artsakh and repeatedly creates obstacles to the peace process,” Rep. Sherman said.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 06:08
"And our position remains that the use of force will not resolve this conflict. We call on all parties to refrain from the use or threat of force”, she said.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 06:02
The Co-Chairs expressed their deep concern over continued violence in the region, and stressed that recent incidents undermine negotiations and diminish the prospects for peace.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 13:40
Two of Africa’s violent conflicts made some tentative progress with a temporary ceasefire signed in South Sudan and an election of an Interim President in Central African Republic. Additionally, Nigeria will launch a special counterterrorism command. The U.S. is increasing its Africa-focused Marine force. Below is a roundup of these stories and some of the other top articles and news highlights from around Africa over the last week:
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 13:14
I welcome today’s signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan, which is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace. Now, South Sudan’s leaders need to work to fully and immediately implement the agreement and start an inclusive political dialogue to resolve the underlying causes of the conflict.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 13:09
I welcome the signing of a cessation of hostilities agreement in South Sudan. The people of South Sudan worked too long and fought too hard to have this young nation fall back into violence, and I hope that this agreement will be a critical first step to building a lasting peace.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 12:52
“Security is a priority, because we understand that Israel has to be strong to make peace. But we also believe that peace will make Israel stronger,” he said.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 12:36
The Ministers of Armenia, Edward Nalbandian, and Azerbaijan, Elmar Mammadyarov, and the Co-Chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group discussed substantive issues to advance the peace process.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 12:23
Heavy gunfire erupted in Central African Republic's anarchic capital Friday as night fell, with civilians taking cover behind the skeletons of cars as bullets flew overhead. Rwandan peacekeepers backed by French forces later came to the scene and began firing their weapons.