Conflict
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 10:06
Rwanda is protesting the expected release of a U.N. report that says the M23 rebel group is recruiting inside its borders.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 09:21
In the meantime both sides are saying that civilians have been caught in the crossfire.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 09:21
"The representative office is closely monitoring the tense situation in the region, and keeps in contact with local authorities and intends to visit these areas after stabilization of the situation," she said.
Friday, January 24, 2014 - 09:19
Azerbaijani services have destroyed an Armenian military vehicle by thwarting an Armenian armed forces provocation on the frontline in the Tovuz region, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defence told Trend today.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 15:00
The United States welcomes the signing of a cessation of hostilities between the Government of South Sudan and opposition forces. This agreement is a critical first step toward building a lasting peace in South Sudan.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 12:14
The appointment of a new transitional president, Catherine Samba-Panza, in the Central African Republic (CAR) is generating optimism in some quarters that the country’s first female leader will manage to quell mounting ethnic strife.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 12:10
The government of South Sudan and rebels loyal to the country’s ousted former vice president signed a cease-fire agreement on Thursday, holding out the prospect of peace after more than a month of fighting that has torn the new nation apart.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 12:07
South Sudan's government and rebels signed a ceasefire on Thursday to end more than five weeks of fighting that divided Africa's newest nation and brought it to the brink of civil war.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 09:39
The focus is now on Paris and the meeting of the two foreign ministers were some new proposals are apparently on the table.
Thursday, January 23, 2014 - 09:36
He also repeated the U.S. call for the Azerbaijani government to fulfill their OSCE commitments on human rights and fundamental freedoms, the rule of law , including ensuring transparency and fairness in litigation.