Peace

Yemen government says it is ready to ‘immediately’ resume peace talks with Houthis

Yemen's government said it was ready to re-start peace talks with Houthi rebels, amid growing international pressure to end the conflict

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South Sudan glimpses hope for peace as Machar and Kiir meet in Juba

South Sudanese rebel leader Riek Machar visited Juba for the first time since 2016, joining with President Salva Kiir to celebrate a September peace agreement

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South Sudan rebel leader Machar to return for peace ceremony, 2 years after fleeing

South Sudan's rebel leader Riek Machar will return to the capital Juba after two years to take part in a peace ceremony with President Salva Kiir

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Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and Polisario Front agree to UN-brokered Western Sahara talks

Morocco, Algeria, Mauritania and the Polisario Front accepted a UN invitation to hold talks on ending the conflict in Western Sahara

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Taliban confirms talks with US envoy Zalmay Khalilzad in Qatar

A Taliban delegation met with US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad in Qatar to discuss ending the Afghan conflict

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Afghanistan peace process must tackle Taliban discontent and the allure of ISIS

With the US in the early stages of peace talks with the Taliban, there is a growing urgency for Washington to adopt new military tactics against ISIS and a strong reintegration plan for Taliban fighters

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Moon calls on US to move towards formally ending Korean War

South Korean President Moon Jae-in called on the US to move towards the North's demands for a declaration the Korean War is over

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Libya government reaches new ceasefire deal with Tripoli militias

Libya's internationally recognized government announced a ceasefire deal to end a month of fighting near Tripoli between rival militias that has left more than 100 dead

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UN resolution aims to reinforce response to peacekeeper misconduct

The U.N. Security Council unanimously passed a resolution aimed at toughening the response to peacekeeper misconduct following failures to protect civilians

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UN says South Sudan government ‘must establish control’ over forces after peacekeeper shot

South Sudan must establish control over its forces, the UNMISS head said, days after a peacekeeper was shot by a government soldier

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