Peace
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Sep- 2020 -14 September
Afghan Government Presses Truce Demand in Taliban Talks
The Afghan government on Monday pressed its calls for a truce with the Taliban, reiterating its desire for a long-term ceasefire at historic talks in Qatar.
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4 September
Afghan Government Frees More Taliban Prisoners, Paving Way for Talks
The Afghan government said it had released 400 Taliban prisoners under an exchange deal with the militants, except for "a few" opposed by foreign nations, and expected peace negotiations to start soon.
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2 September
Sudan and Rebels Meet to Implement Peace Deal
Sudan said Wednesday that government and rebel leaders had met to begin implementing a deal that aims to end a war in which hundreds of thousands of people were killed.
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1 September
Hamas and Israel Strike Deal to End Gaza Escalation
Gaza's Islamist rulers Hamas have reached a Qatari-mediated deal with Israel to end more than three weeks of cross-border attacks.
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Aug- 2020 -26 August
Yemen’s Southern Separatists Withdraw From Peace Talks
Yemen's southern separatists have withdrawn from talks over a Saudi-sponsored power-sharing deal with the internationally recognized government, in the latest setback for the troubled process.
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21 August
Libya’s Warring Rivals Announce Ceasefire Welcomed by UN
Libya's warring rival governments announced in separate statements Friday that they would cease all hostilities and organize nationwide elections soon.
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21 August
Rebel Splinter Group Withdraws From Sudan Peace Process
A dissenting wing of an armed Sudanese rebel group dropped out of a peace process protesting the alleged human rights violations of the government's chief negotiator.
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17 August
Start of Afghan Talks Uncertain as Prisoner Release Stalls
Peace talks between Afghanistan and the Taliban were delayed after international concern over the planned release of 400 insurgents.
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10 August
Taliban Pledge Afghan Peace Talks After Prisoner Release Completed
The Taliban said Monday they were ready for peace talks with the Afghan government, as authorities announced that the release of hundreds of militants accused of serious offenses would begin in the next few days.
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7 August
Afghan Gathering to Decide Fate of 400 Taliban Prisoners
Thousands of prominent Afghans will gather in Kabul Friday to decide whether to release about 400 Taliban prisoners, including many involved in brutal attacks that killed.
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