Tag: Ceasefire
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Gaza Ceasefire Advances as Israeli Fire Kills Two Palestinians
Overview: Truce moves into its next phase The humanitarian pause in the Gaza conflict faced a fresh test as Israeli fire killed at least two Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, according to health officials. The incident comes as Hamas and Israel prepared to implement the second phase of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal, signaling a cautious…
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Gaza Ceasefire Enters Phase Two as Israeli Strikes Kill Two Palestinians
Background to the Phase-Two Ceasefire The latest phase of the U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire agreement moves forward as negotiations seek to solidify a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas. Officials say the plan’s second phase focuses on expanding humanitarian access, restoring essential services in the Gaza Strip, and creating a period of monitored calm that could…
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Gaza ceasefire moves into phase two after deadly Israeli fire
Latest strike as truce enters phase two The Gaza Strip was again rocked by violence on [date], with health officials reporting that at least two Palestinians were killed by Israeli fire as the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal moved into its second phase. The incident underscored the fragility of a pause in one of the world’s longest-running…
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Clashes Erupt in Ethiopia’s Tigray as Government and Tigrayan Forces Clash Again
Escalating clashes in Tigray Fighting has reignited in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, pitting federal government troops against Tigrayan forces. The renewed hostilities come after a prolonged period of fragile ceasefires, humanitarian access challenges, and a region still bearing the scars of a broader war that left millions in need of aid. While details on the…
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Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks: Direct Talks on U.S. Plan
Overview of the High-Stakes Meeting In a landmark development, negotiators from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States convened in Abu Dhabi for the first direct talks on a peace plan promoted by U.S. President Donald Trump. The talks mark a formal shift from back-channel diplomacy to a direct, publicly acknowledged negotiation process aimed at ending…
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Direct Talks in Abu Dhabi: Ukraine, Russia Engage U.S. Peace Plan for end to War
Overview of the Talks In a landmark development, negotiators from Ukraine and Russia met in Abu Dhabi on Friday, January 23, 2026, for the first direct discussions on a peace framework being championed by the United States. The talks, hosted with international mediation in mind, bring together senior diplomats, military advisers, and, for the first…
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This Week in Peace #112: AU Calls for United African Solution to DRC Crisis
Overview: A Push for African Unity in the DRC Crisis This Week in Peace #112 dissects a pivotal moment in Africa’s effort to resolve the DRC crisis. At the heart of the week’s developments is a clear call from the African Union for a united, African-led solution to the conflict that has displaced millions and…
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This Week in Peace #112: Africa presses for a united solution to the DRC crisis
AU calls for a united African solution to the DRC crisis The African Union is elevating its leverage in the ongoing turmoil around the Democratic Republic of Congo, urging member states to coordinate a unified regional strategy. At a pivotal gathering, AU leaders underscored the need for a continental, rather than a fragmented, response to…
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This Week in Peace #112: January 23
AU Calls for United African Solution to DRC Crisis Leaders and diplomats across Africa are rallying behind a cohesive, continent-wide strategy to address the crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At a high-level meeting this week, the African Union urged member states to pool resources and political backing to push for a lasting…
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Trump unveils Board of Peace at Davos, but key US allies stay away
Overview: A bold new initiative amid lukewarm international support President Donald Trump rolled out his