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Armenia, Azerbaijan exchange blame for Moscow-brokered ceasefire violations
Temporary ceasefire starting Saturday aims to allow warring parties to exchange prisoners and bodies
Libya protests gain momentum as ceasefire commences
Angry at extended water and power cuts as well as long lines at petrol stations, the mostly youthful protestors marched in the streets of the city centre, chanting slogans including “No to corruption!”
Light at end of tunnel: Libya rivals agree ceasefire after prolonged conflict
Before truce, LAAF rejects transforming Sirte to ‘demilitarised’ zone
Ceasefire begins in East Ukraine
Earlier Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky discussed the conflict resolution in East Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Egypt repeats call for UN-guided ceasefire in Libya: Shoukry
UN ready to investigate into mass graves discovered by GNA, says UN chief
Egypt welcomes Yemen’s government, STC ceasefire
Yemeni rivals have also agreed to meet in Saudi Arabia, commit to Riyadh Agreement
New Israeli strikes against Hamas breaks Egyptian-mediated ceasefire in Gaza
Israel pledges to investigate the ‘harm caused to civilians’
Arab League calls for ceasefire in Libya, resuming political solution
“Resuming the political path will lead to unifying the Libyan institutions and paving the road for legislative and parliamentary elections,” Aboul Gheit asserted, demanding both the conflicted parts in Libya to participate in the political discussions, backed by the UN for de-escalating the Libyan crisis.
White House delegation heads to Turkey for ceasefire talks
Erdoğan announced that he will never declare a truce in north-eastern Syria, will re-evaluate upcoming US visit
Southern Transitional Council announces ceasefire in Yemen
In a statement, the STC demanded all parties in Shabwa to commit to the ceasefire which was urged by the Arab coalition, according to Reuters.
Al-Sisi and Macron support ceasefire in Libya, dozens reportedly killed in Murzuq airstrikes
LNA forces confirm strike late, denies targeting civilians
EU calls on warring parties in Libya for ceasefire
“LNA military attack on Tripoli constitutes threat to international peace, security,” EU says
Israeli forces kill Palestinian few days after ceasefire
Thousands of Palestinians took part in Friday demonstrations
UNSC calls for ceasefire in Libya, Al-Sisi reiterates support to Haftar
Al-Sarraj calls Trump to stop foreign support to LNA
Egypt-brokered ceasefire halts violence between Israel, Gaza
After a surge in cross-border violence, Palestinian factions reportedly agreed on Saturday night to a truce of ceasefire with Israel
Egypt calls for activating ceasefire in Syria, allow medical evacuations
Last week, UN Security Council announced 30-day ceasefire in Syria
Russian-backed ceasefire takes effect in eastern Ghouta
Civilians may now exit one of Syria’s last rebel strongholds under a temporary ceasefire ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The United Nations has urged warring parties to allow aid into devastated areas. Eastern Ghouta near Damascus was relatively calm on Tuesday morning after a Russian-backed ceasefire entered into force at 9:00 am local time. …
UN Security Council demands 30-day ceasefire across Syria
Resolution was drafted by Sweden, Kuwait; approved unanimously
Egypt calls for ceasefire by Syrian opposition
Egypt expressed support of the announced ceasefire by the Syrian Army
Think that 2016 was a tough year for Saudi Arabia? Wait until you see 2017
2016 was not a good year for Saudi Arabia. Sharply lowered oil prices sparked a domestic financial crisis that is forcing the country to restructure its economy. Saud Arabia’s bitter struggle with Iran for regional hegemony has embroiled it in wars and political conflicts which it has been unable to win, leaving Saudi Arabia no …
Egypt welcomes temporary ceasefire in Yemen, hopes for enhanced negotiations
A UN-brokered 72-hour truce came into effect for humanitarian aid access
UN Syrian enjoy says aid deliveries fail to reach the people
The ceasefire in Syria remains shaky as the delivery of humanitarian aid appears to be held up by bureaucracy. UN Syrian envoy Staffan de Mistura blamed the government for sabotaging the shaky truce.
Egypt, UN Special Envoy discuss ceasefire in Syria
UN Special Envoy for Syria informs Shoukry about details of ceasefire
Airstrikes leave scores dead ahead of Syria ceasefire
Hours after the announcement of a US-Russia brokered ceasefire deal aimed at ending the five-year conflict in Syria, fighting has escalated. Nearly 100 civilians have been killed in airstrikes.
Kurdish fighters in Syria ‘agree to ceasefire’ with Turkey
Turkey has yet to confirm the truce after launching an offensive against the “Islamic State” and Kurdish forces in northern Syria. But Kurdish-backed militas said they would continue to negotiate with Turkish forces.
Syria extends ceasefire despite heavy fighting in Aleppo
Damascus has extended a ceasefire for 72 hours, marking the second of its kind since the end of Ramadan. The US’ top diplomat is expected in Moscow as the international community pushes to revive stalled peace talks.
‘No place like home’ for Nagorno-Karabakh’s displaced
The Azeri town Tartar is on the border of the Nagorno-Karabagh region. Locals have witnessed decades of clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Many have been forced to flee. DW’s Seda Serdar went to learn more.
Syrian army declares 72-hour halt in fighting
The Syrian regime troops have announced a unilateral three-day ceasefire coinciding with the end of Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The truce applies to the whole country, according to the army’s statement.
Russia announces renewed ceasefire in besieged Syrian city of Aleppo
Russia has called for a renewed end to fighting in the war-torn Syrian city of Aleppo. The announcement came the same day a human rights group criticized the UN for favoring the Syrian government.
Saudi Arabia is pushing towards the collapse of the Syria ceasefire: Nasrallah
Russian defence ministry announced Saturday that a truce in Aleppo and Latakia will be extended for three days