Conflict
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 06:56
Algeria's main Islamist party, the Movement for the Society of Peace (MSP), on Saturday announced a boycott of the presidential election due to be held April 17.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 06:38
The Operations Room for Libya Revolutionaries has denied it is involved in the Egyptian diplomats' kidnappings, but on Friday it had given warning that there would be a strong response if Hadia was not released.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 06:12
"It should be noted that there is a manifestation of the old principle of justice in the trial of former senior officials, when the defense is put on an unequal footing with the prosecution."
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.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 05:58
The upsurge in violence is most likely connected with the Paris talks, said Alex Jackson, an expert on Caspian regional issues and editor of the Caucasian Review of International Affairs.
Monday, January 27, 2014 - 05:57
Despite the tension growth on the contact line of the Armenian and Azerbaijani troops, Armenian Minister of Defense Seyran Ohanyan considers the resumption of Azerbaijan’s large-scale military actions less likely.
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.