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Afghanistan power-sharing deal ends political crisis

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah have signed a power-sharing deal, ending a bitter months-long feud that plunged the country into political crisis.
World • 17 May 20

Afghanistan voices optimism about US-Taliban truce

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has voiced cautious optimism about a partial truce agreed between the Taliban and US and said that a further announcement was expected in the coming ten days.
World • 15 Feb 20

Trump cancels peace meeting with Taliban

President Trump has called off peace negotiations with the Taliban following a bombing in Kabul last week in which a US soldier was among 12 people killed.
News • 08 Sep 19

Sixth round of Syria peace talks to open in Geneva

Two sides in the Syrian conflict have agreed to discuss a new constitution, reformed governance, new elections and the fight against terrorism, but they differ sharply over what those agenda items mean.
World • 16 May 17

UN announces formal start of Syrian peace talks

The United Nations has announced the formal start of peace talks for Syria and urged world powers to push for a ceasefire.
News • 01 Feb 16

South Sudan peace talks halt with no progress made

Peace talks between South Sudan rebels and the government adjourned today with no progress made on forming an interim government or implementing a ceasefire.
News • 25 Jun 14

Colombian peace talks resume in Cuba

The Colombian government and leftist FARC rebels have resumed peace negotiations in Havana.
News • 28 Jul 13

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