Tag: ceasefire
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Egypt: Cairo Hosts High-Level Talks to Reinforce Gaza Ceasefire Implementation
Cairo on Tuesday, November 25, convened a pivotal meeting of mediators and guarantors of the Gaza ceasefire to accelerate coordination with the United States ahead of the agreement’s second phase. The session, reported by Al-Qahera News, brought together Egypt’s intelligence chief Hassan Rashad, Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, and Turkish intelligence…
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RSF Accused of Detaining Seven Families in West Kordofan Over Army Links
The Sudan Doctors Network on Tuesday, November 11, accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of detaining seven families near Babnousa in Sudan’s West Kordofan region for allegedly having relatives serving in the Sudanese Army. In a statement, the group described the arrests as “a clear violation of international humanitarian law,” urging human rights organizations…
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DRC and M23 Rebels Sign Ceasefire Monitoring Deal in Doha Amid Ongoing Clashes
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel movement signed an agreement in Doha on Tuesday, October 14, to establish a mechanism for monitoring and verifying a ceasefire, marking a renewed attempt to end years of violence in eastern Congo. The deal, facilitated by Qatar and witnessed by representatives from the United States,…
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Ceasefire No Substitute for Justice, Says Ramaphosa on Gaza Genocide Case
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the recently brokered Gaza ceasefire will not halt his country’s pursuit of justice at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where Israel faces allegations of genocide. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (14 Oct), Ramaphosa reaffirmed South Africa’s commitment to the case it filed in December 2023, stating:…
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DRC’s ex-leader Kabila sentenced to death in absentia for treason and war crimes
Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, has been sentenced to death in absentia by a military court on charges of treason, war crimes, and conspiracy linked to the brutal M23 rebellion in the country’s east. The verdict, delivered Tuesday (30 September) in Kinshasa, marks a dramatic fall from grace for…
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Fragile peace in Doha: Congo and M23 seek truce amid rising violence
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group have resumed negotiations in Qatar, aiming to revive a faltering truce signed in July. Despite the Qatari-brokered agreement, fighting has intensified in eastern Congo, particularly in North and South Kivu, displacing over two million people this year alone. Talks in Doha focus on a…
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False peace in the Congo: ceasefire fails to silence guns or fears
Hailed as a step toward peace, the 19 July ceasefire signed in Doha between the Congolese government and the M23 rebel group has been met with deep skepticism — and renewed bloodshed. While the Doha Declaration was hailed by the United States, United Nations, and the African Union as a diplomatic breakthrough, on the ground,…
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Cairo Hosts Trilateral Talks to Advance Gaza Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid
Cairo is currently hosting high-level delegations from Egypt, Qatar, and Israel for critical discussions focused on securing a ceasefire in Gaza and facilitating the delivery of humanitarian assistance. According to Egypt’s Al-Qahera News, the tripartite talks address the urgent need for aid entry, patient evacuation, and the safe return of individuals stranded due to the…
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Rising tensions in Ethiopia’s Tigray threaten regional stability, warns ACSS report
A new report warns of escalating rivalries among Tigrayan political leaders, raising fears that these tensions could derail the process of reintegrating the region into Ethiopia’s federal structure, ultimately spiraling into a broader conflict involving neighboring Eritrea and other regional powers. A fragile ceasefire, signed in November 2022 between Ethiopia’s government and the Tigray People’s…
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Egyptian, Palestinian PMs stress need for ceasefire to support Gaza’s reconstruction
The Egyptian and Palestinian Prime ministers stressed the importance of maintaining a ceasefire in Gaza to enable early recovery and reconstruction efforts. During a meeting in Cairo on Sunday March 23, Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their right to remain on their land throughout the…