Peace Talks
latest news & developmentsUkraine’s Plan A is peace
As Russia intensifies attacks on civilian infrastructure, Ukraine is bolstering its strike capabilities while reiterating that its primary goal remains a just and lasting peace.
Morocco welcomes UN support for Western Sahara talks
Despite the positive developments, the King assured that his country remains committed to finding a solution where there are no winners or losers – a solution that preserves the…
M23 opposes the opening of DRC’s Goma International Airport
It was suggested at peace negotiations that the airport would primarily serve humanitarian purposes to bring in aid for communities affected by the conflict
DRC peace deals hang in the balance as the government forces shell M23-controlled areas
The rebels claim they were compelled to defend civilian towns after ‘indiscriminate aggression’ by government troops
Ramaphosa, Mnangagwa urge DRC’s Tshisekedi to drop Kabila charges
Sources said Mnangagwa and Ramaphosa discussed Kabila’s predicament in Zimbabwe in August and agreed that the treason charges were not fair
Mbeki throws diplomatic hot potato at government over M23 invitation
The international relations department was not aware of the rebels’ presence in South Africa
M23 to attend peace conference, but DRC government boycotting
Opposition officials in the DRC have accused the government of blocking their attempts to travel to the forum hosted by the Thabo Mbeki Foundation
Ramaphosa welcomes outcome of summit on eastern DRC
Southern and East African leaders gave military commanders five days to give technical direction on an immediate ceasefire
South Sudan rivals meet in bid to salvage stalled peace deal
South Sudan’s warring parties will hold talks in Addis Ababa on Thursday, in a bid to salvage a stalled peace deal
Pope to visit Myanmar as anti-Rohingya hatred seethes
The November visit comes as unprecedented numbers of Rohingya flee into neighbouring Bangladesh because of increasing communal violence.
South Sudan peace talks stalled amid worsening crisis
Peace talks aimed at ending over three months of civil war in South Sudan have been paused until the end of April, say rebels.
Mediator to meet Syria sides separately to demand peace
Mediator Lakhdar Brahimi will meet representatives of the warring sides in Syria separately for the first few days to increase pressure on them.
Syrian talks end with no sign of peace
The first round of peace talks has ended with no progess made on ending the civil war or commitment from the govt to return to the negotiating table.
Blunders and stubborness hobble Syria talks
Syria: The long road to finding peace after years of war.
DRC peace talks with M23 suspended again
Peace talks between the government of the DRC and M23 rebels were suspended again even after the UN pressed for progress in the troubled negotiations.