Tag: Peace
Summit on Ukraine Shows Almost Zero Effectiveness: Russia
Many countries recognized that discussing peace without Russia’s presence has no practical effects. On Monday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that the Summit on Peace in Ukraine held in Switzerland over the weekend has proved to be largely ineffective. RELATED: BRICS Countries Refuse to Sign Summit Declaration on Conflict in Ukraine in the Face of […]
June 17, 2024
New Massacre Leaves Three Dead in Cauca, Southwestern Colombia
Three men who departed in a street in the Colombian town of Miranda, in the troubled department of Cauca, in the southwest of the country, were shot dead, the NGO Peace Studies Development Institute (Indepaz) reported on Saturday. RELATED: Colombia and FARC Dissidents To Begin Peace Negotiations Indepaz detailed that the three people were massacred […]
June 15, 2024
Colombia and FARC Dissidents To Begin Peace Negotiations
Their agenda will include issues such as the de-escalation of the conflict and the construction of peace territories. On Tuesday, the Colombian government and the Second Marquetalia, the dissident faction of the FARC led by Ivan Marquez, announced that they will begin the first cycle of peace negotiations in Caracas. RELATED: Colombia: Vice-President for Legal […]
June 5, 2024
Slovenia Announces That It Will Recognize the Palestinian State
The Slovenian Government announced on Thursday the recognition of the State of Palestine through a proposal that will send the Parliament for a decision scheduled for next Tuesday. RELATED: Algeria Circulates Draft Resolution for a Ceasefire in Gaza “Today, the government has taken the decision to recognize Palestine as an independent and sovereign state,” […]
May 30, 2024
Africa: AU Reiterates Efforts for a Conflict-Free Continent
On Monday, the African Union (AU) reiterated the crucial need to redouble continental efforts to silence the guns in Africa and realize a conflict-free continent as it marks the 20th anniversary of the AU Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC). Related: Somalia: Overflowing of Rio Shebelle Causes Flood in Near Cities To commemorate the occasion, the […]
May 27, 2024
Brazil and China Present Roadmap to End the Ukrainian Conflict
On Thursday, Chinese Foreign Affairs Minister Wang Yi and the special advisor to Brazilian President Lula da Silva, Celso Amorim, presented a roadmap to end the Ukrainian conflict. RELATED: Finland and Latvia Open to NATO Nuclear Drills The six-point proposal emphasizes that political negotiation is the only viable solution to the conflict that began after […]
May 24, 2024
Somalia: AU Mission Discharges 439 IEDs Since 2017
On Friday, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) said that it has managed to discharge 439 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the East African country since 2017. Related: S.Africa: UN Holds Hearing Against Israel’s Operations in Gaza The United Nations Mine Action Service’s (UNMAS) Chief of Mine Action in Somalia, Justin Smith, said […]
May 17, 2024
S.Sudan: Government & Opposition Sign Pact for Lasting Peace
On Thursday, South Sudan’s Transitional Government of National Unity and opposition groups signed a pact to enhance efforts toward lasting peace and stability in the country. Related: South Sudan: Kenya for Sustainable Peace as Talks Begin By signing the declaration of commitment to the Tumaini initiative, meaning “hope” in Swahili, the two parties pledged to […]
May 17, 2024
South Sudan: Kenya for Sustainable Peace as Talks Begin
On Thursday, Kenyan President William Ruto launched mediation talks between parties in South Sudan’s peace process, calling for their strong commitment to achieving sustainable peace. Related: Sudan: Leader Says No Talks or Ceasefire Until Paramilitary Forces Defeated The peace talks, dubbed the Tumaini Initiative, were led by former Kenya Army Commander Lazurus Sumbeiywo, who also […]
May 10, 2024
Colombian Government and ELN Agree To Meet in Caracas
The peace delegations of the Colombian government and the National Liberation Army (ELN) announced Monday that they will hold new meetings in Venezuela between May 20 and 25. RELATED: Lula and Petro Discuss Bilateral and Regional Issues in Bogota Chief government negotiator with the ELN Vera Grabe made the announcement via television. The meeting is […]