US announces Syria-Israel ceasefire agreement
The US ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, has announced a ceasefire agreement between Syria and Israel, a media report said on Saturday.
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12 nations urge ceasefire between Israel, Lebanon
At least 12 countries, including the European Union, have called for a temporary ceasefire in Lebanon, following an escalation of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, reports the BBC.
Taliban offer truce in return for release of prisoners
Taliban have offered the government a three-month ceasefire in exchange for the release of 7,000 prisoners of the rebel movement, a government negotiator said on Thursday. AFP quoted Nader Nadery as saying: "It is a big demand." The…
After Taliban, govt also announces Eid ceasefire
President Ashraf Ghani on Monday asked the Afghan security forces to observe truce during Eid-ul-Fitr holiday but strongly respond to any violations from militants. A statement from the Presidential Palace received by Pajhwok Afghan News said that the…
Govt-Taliban agreement on truce report found false
A report published by a fake facebook page ‘Peace Television’ about a ceasefire agreement between the Afghan government --- Republic side --- and the Taliban --- Emirate ---- during the upcoming Turkey Conference is incorrect. A meeting of…
Permanent ceasefire in Afghanistan our priority: Sweden
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven says his country supports the Afghan peace process which would preserve the achievements of the past two decades and result in an independent, democratic and united Afghanistan.
Ghani, Abdullah emphasize permanent ceasefire
President Ashraf Ghani and High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) chairman Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Monday expressed their concern over increasing violence in the country and emphasized a permanent ceasefire.
Talks without ceasefire an exercise in futility: EU
The European Parliament’s Committee on Relations with Afghanistan has termed the ongoing peace negotiations as the only way to steer Afghanistan out of conflicts, asking the Taliban to agree on ceasefire as talks without truce would turn out…
Ghani, Imran discuss bilateral ties, peace process
KABUL’s Prime Minister Imran Khan have held a telephonic conversation and discussed bilateral relationship and peace process, a statement from Presidential Palace said on Friday. Both dignitaries discussed relations between the two neighbouring countries, peace process and establishment of…
Ghani again asks Taliban to declare ceasefire
KABUL to declare a ceasefire. Ayub Gharwal, deputy head of the provincial council, came under gun attack in Gardez on his way to the university. Gharwal succumbed to his injuries at hospital. President Ghani condemned the terrorist attack and ordered…
Taliban asked to embrace permanent ceasefire
Civilian Protection Group (CPG) members on Tuesday demanded an end to the ongoing bloodshed and called for prompt ceasefire between the government and the Taliban. Addressing reporters here, CPC members said if the Taliban were interested…
Pakistan welcomes Eid-ul-Adha ceasefire in Afghanistan
KABUL, a statement said on Thursday. “We believe this is a positive development towards advancing the goal of a peaceful and stable Afghanistan and hope that further steps will be taken to implement the U.S.-Taliban Peace Agreement leading to Intra-Afghan…
Despite some attacks Eid-ul-Fitr ceasefire continues: NSC
KABUL attack, an official said on Friday. National Security Council Spokesperson Javid Faisal said in order to prevent future attacks there was need for greater coordination and cooperation. Faisal said efforts for long-term ceasefire was underway. “The ceasefire started…
Efforts on to extend ceasefire by a week
KABUL by one week and for a durable reduction in violence period, sources said Tuesday. The three-day ceasefire agreement between the government and the Taliban is to end at midnight. There was no significant incident of violence during the ceasefire…
US, India, Pakistan welcomes Afghan govt, Taliban Eid truce
KABUL and Afghan government announcements of ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in a statement said: “I welcome the announcements by the Taliban to observe a three-day ceasefire for Eid and the Afghan government to reciprocate.” “We…
Afghan government, Taliban observe ceasefire during Eid
KABUL observe three days ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr. The Taliban Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the group will observe three days ceasefire during Eid-ul-Fitr. He said the Taliban leadership ordered its fighters to refrain from staging attacks and take all necessary…
Taliban reject ceasefire, stress over peace agreement enforcement
KABUL once again have rejected Afghan government and the UN demand for ceasefire and stated that ceasefire without the complete implementation of peace agreement would be illogical. The Taliban refusal to ceasefire comes after President Ashraf Ghani during his…
All Afghans want peace, ceasefire, survey shows
A survey has found that all Afghans want peace as 60 percent of them are optimistic about peace and 40 percent pessimistic. The survey conducted by Friedrich Ebert Foundation and Afghanistan Group of Policy by interviewing 600 people…
Taliban ready for brief ceasefire with Americans
In an effort to break a deadlock in peace negotiations, the Taliban chief has agreed to a brief ceasefire with the United States and reducing attacks on the Afghan armed forces, media reports say. “After discussions over the…
Decision on ceasefire yet to be taken, says Shaheen
KABUL’s political office in Qatar says no decision has been taken yet on a ceasefire, rejecting as baseless media reports regarding a 10-day truce. “The Taliban’s Leadership Council agreed Sunday to a temporary cease-fire in Afghanistan, providing a window in…
Taliban leaders open to temporary ceasefire
KABUL, spurring optimism for peace with the United States and the Afghan government. With the duration of the ceasefire unclear, some media outlets say it would last at least 10 days, during which the Taliban might ink the long-illusive peace…