Tag: Ceasefire
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Israel rejects latest Gaza ceasefire proposal
The Israeli Government has rejected the latest proposal for a ceasefire and release of hostages in the Gaza Strip, local media reported on Monday. “The proposal received by Israel cannot be accepted by any responsible government,’’ the Times of Israel quoted an unnamed senior official as saying, who didn’t give any further details.
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Pakistan, India agree to immediate ceasefire
The Pakistani and Indian governments said on Saturday that they had agreed to a ceasefire, echoing a post from U.S. President Donald Trump just minutes before saying the parties had agreed to stop attacking each other. “Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect,”
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Gaza: We’re open to ceasefire talks – Hamas leader
Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh, on Tuesday said that his movement is examining a draft agreement with Israel. He said the draft agreement would lead to an exchange of hostages for
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Israel, Palestine mull extension of ceasefire by 48 hours
There are speculations that the truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip could be extended by two days, the Palestinian group and mediator Qatar said Monday, giving room for further releases of hostages and prisoners.
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Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire won’t be end of Israeli military action
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the fighting in the Gaza Strip will continue after a possible ceasefire. Netanyahu said this on Tuesday evening before a cabinet vote on
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Israel/Hamas war: Ceasefire to be announced in coming hours
A Hamas official said Tuesday that a ceasefire agreement with Israel would be announced in the coming hours in Qatar. The official, who requested to remain anonymous, spoke with Xinhua.
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Ohanaeze begs Biafra agitators to ceasefire for 40 days, seeks Nnamdi Kanu’s release
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has urged Biafra agitators to uphold a 40-day ceasefire. According to Ohanaeze, the ceasefire is aimed at securing the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
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Renewed violence in Sudan as ceasefire officially ends
As the three-day ceasefire between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) expired, the RSF set fire to the intelligence building next door to Army Headquarters. According to media reports, the renewed violence in Khartoum comes as the aid
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FIFA chief appeals for Russia, Ukraine ceasefire during World Cup
FIFA president, Gianni Infantino, has called on Russia and Ukraine to enter into a one month ceasefire during the World Cup in Qatar. Infantino told leaders at a summit of the G20 group of major economies in Indonesia the World Cup provided a “unique platform” for peace and unity because the event would be watched…
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How FG negotiated ceasefire, release of police officers with Boko Haram insurgents – DSS
The Director-General of the State Security Service (SSS), Lawal Daura on Monday explained in details how the Federal Government negotiated with Boko Haram for the release of abducted policewomen and oil explorers in Lake Chad Basin. Recall that the police officers were abducted in June 20, 2017, while traveling from Maiduguri, the capital city of…