#ceasefire

8:44am, 4th August, 2019

Ceasefire gives wary Syrians in Idlib respite from strikes

Shopkeepers and residents in Syria's Idlib city have found relief from air strikes but remain wary after a ceasefire halted fierce government bombing against the rebel foothold.

U.S. State Department welcomes news of ceasefire in northwest Syria

10:24pm, 3rd August, 2019

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U.S. State Department welcomes news of ceasefire in northwest Syria

The U.S. State Department on Saturday said it welcomed news of a ceasefire in Northwest Syria - the last rebel bastion in the country - and urged for an end to attacks on civilians.

Macron wants to meet Libya's Haftar to push ceasefire: French foreign minister

12:00pm, 14th May, 2019

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Macron wants to meet Libya's Haftar to push ceasefire: French foreign minister

President Emmanuel Macron wants to meet Libyan eastern commander Khalifa Haftar to push a ceasefire and resume peace talks, France's foreign minister said on Tuesday.

Gaza-Israel border falls quiet as ceasefire takes hold

9:14am, 6th May, 2019

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Gaza-Israel border falls quiet as ceasefire takes hold

A ceasefire to end a surge of deadly violence in the Gaza Strip and southern Israel took hold on Monday after hundreds of Palestinian rocket attacks and Israeli air strikes.

Afghans demand ceasefire on both sides as first step to peace

7:16am, 2nd May, 2019

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Afghans demand ceasefire on both sides as first step to peace

Thousands of Afghans taking part in a rare grand assembly to discuss a possible peace deal with Taliban militants are demanding a ceasefire on both sides as a first step, officials said on Thursday.

Turkey talking to all sides in Syria conflict for Idlib ceasefire: minister

9:44am, 14th September, 2018

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Turkey talking to all sides in Syria conflict for Idlib ceasefire: minister

Turkey said on Friday it was talking to all parties in the Syrian conflict to prevent a government offensive on Idlib ahead of talks between Russian and Turkish leaders, who support rival sides in the looming battle for the rebel-held region.

Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on ceasefire for Syria's Idlib

11:44am, 7th September, 2018

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Russia, Turkey, Iran fail to agree on ceasefire for Syria's Idlib

The presidents of Turkey, Iran and Russia on Friday failed to agree on a ceasefire that would forestall a Syrian government offensive in rebel-held Idlib province which the United Nations fears could cause a humanitarian catastrophe involving tens of...

Afghanistan announces Muslim Eid holiday ceasefire with Taliban

10:32am, 19th August, 2018

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Afghanistan announces Muslim Eid holiday ceasefire with Taliban

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday announced a ceasefire with Taliban insurgents from Monday to mark the Muslim Eid al-Adha holiday, despite the heavy fighting seen over recent days in the central city of Ghazni.

Gaza ceasefire largely holding after day-long flareup

1:04pm, 15th July, 2018

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Gaza ceasefire largely holding after day-long flareup

A ceasefire largely held on Sunday along a tense Gaza-Israel border on Sunday following a day of fierce fighting, but Israel remained on high alert and boosted its air defenses in case hostilities resume.

Eid ceasefire proved 'wide support' for Afghan Taliban, they say

1:11pm, 17th June, 2018

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Eid ceasefire proved 'wide support' for Afghan Taliban, they say

KABUL (Reuters) - The Afghan Taliban said their three-day Eid ceasefire, which ends on Sunday, proved the unity of their movement and its "wide national support" as the presidential palace extended its own ceasefire with the militants by 10...

Afghan president extends ceasefire with Taliban by 10 days

12:09pm, 17th June, 2018

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Afghan president extends ceasefire with Taliban by 10 days

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's office on Sunday extended a unilateral ceasefire with Taliban militants, due to end on Wednesday June 20, by 10 days.

Taliban, roaming Afghan cities amid Eid euphoria, say ceasefire ends at midnight

9:03am, 17th June, 2018

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Taliban, roaming Afghan cities amid Eid euphoria, say ceasefire ends at midnight

KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban militants headed into cities across Afghanistan on Sunday as they celebrated their Eid ceasefire with feasts and selfies, raising questions about what happens when the ceasefire ends at midnight (1930 GMT).

Taliban, roaming Afghan cities amid Eid euphoria, rule out ceasefire extension

7:30am, 17th June, 2018

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Taliban, roaming Afghan cities amid Eid euphoria, rule out ceasefire extension

KABUL (Reuters) - Taliban militants headed into cities across Afghanistan on Sunday as they celebrated their Eid ceasefire with feasts and selfies, raising questions about what happens when the ceasefire ends at midnight.

Afghanistan's Ghani announces his first ceasefire with Taliban, until June 20

7:00am, 7th June, 2018

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Afghanistan's Ghani announces his first ceasefire with Taliban, until June 20

KABUL (Reuters) - Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Thursday announced for the first time an unconditional ceasefire with the Taliban, coinciding with the end of the Muslim fasting month, but excluding other militant groups, such as Islamic State.