Peace Negotiations
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 08:09
The South Sudanese army (SPLA) on Monday announced a unilateral ceasefire with a rebel group east of the country’s largest state of Jonglei.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 07:02
The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry issued statements on January 7 and 8 accusing Armenian forces of opening fire on Azerbaijani positions in the Agdam, Fizuli, and Hojavend districts, which are partially controlled by Armenian troops.
Wednesday, January 8, 2014 - 06:57
Fighting Erupts on Multiple Fronts.
Talks between South Sudan's warring parties faltered Wednesday, after the government rejected calls to release political prisoners, dashing hopes of quick cease-fire deal to end more than three weeks of clashes in the world's newest nation.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 08:55
Dan Shapiro told Israel Radio that the proposal would cover security arrangements, borders, Jerusalem and all the other “core issues.”
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 08:10
"We are attempting to achieve a framework for a continuation of negotiations for a period exceeding the nine months in which some thought that we would be able to reach a permanent agreement," Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon told reporters.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 06:40
The meting of the presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia may be held no earlier than February , and everything will depend on the willingness of the negotiating agenda, the source said.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 - 06:10
The role of Iran is one of many obstacles that have bedeviled efforts by Ban and UN-Arab League peace envoy Lakhdar Brahimi to organize the conference.
Monday, January 6, 2014 - 10:21
Ms Harf provided an update on the security situation in South Sudan and the drawdown of U.S. personnel. She spoke on the violence in Iraq and Syria. Finally she answered questions on terrorism investigations in Egypt.
Monday, January 6, 2014 - 10:01
Today the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) announced the start of direct talks in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, between the parties to the conflict in South Sudan. We are grateful for IGAD’s extraordinary efforts to convene the parties and strongly support the efforts of its mediators, former Minister Seyoum Mesfin and General Lazaro Sumbeiywo.
Monday, January 6, 2014 - 08:26
His Majesty King Abdullah on Sunday held talks with US Secretary of State John Kerry that covered bilateral ties and the latest regional developments, with focus on the peace process and the Syrian crisis.