Rappler's latest stories on ceasefires
Colombia's ELN rebels propose ceasefire during pandemic
The offer receives short shrift from President Ivan Duque, who writes on Twitter: 'I will never stop complying with the constitutional duty to confront criminality throughout the territory'
Tripoli gov't to boycott Arab League Libya talks
The talks are called for by Egypt, a key supporter of the Tripoli government's archfoe, eastern-based strongman Khalifa Haftar
U.S. launches 1st Taliban air strikes since Afghan ceasefire end
US forces spokesman Sonny Leggett says the two assaults took place on Thursday, June 4, and Friday, June 5, in separate provinces in Afghanistan
Afghan forces killed in first 'Taliban attack' since ceasefire end
The militants attack a checkpoint in Parwan, north Kabul, says a spokeswoman to the provincial governor. The Taliban have not commented.
U.N. chief deplores lack of ceasefire during virus
Conflicts have continued to rage in Libya, Yemen, and elsewhere
Saudi-led coalition extends Yemen ceasefire by a month
The extension comes after Yemen's Iran-aligned Huthi rebels rejected a two-week ceasefire declared by the military coalition that ended on Thursday, April 23
'Coronavirus ceasefire' in Yemen's long conflict begins
If the ceasefire does hold, it would be the first breakthrough since the warring parties agreed to a UN-brokered truce in the port city of Hodeida during talks in Sweden in late 2018
As virus spreads, U.N. appeal for ceasefires gets worldwide positive response
Armed groups in Cameroon, the Philippines, Yemen and Syria move to reduce violence as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appeals for ceasefire
Rare calm in Syria's Idlib after ceasefire deal
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitoring group and AFP correspondents in Idlib province say the truce that came into force at midnight appears to be holding
Libya's Haftar leaves Moscow without signing peace deal
Khalifa Haftar's abrupt departure on Tuesday is a setback for an international diplomatic push in recent days, though Moscow insists it would continue mediation efforts
Libyans react to truce with relief and doubts
The heads of Libya's warring factions are to meet in Moscow on January 13 to sign a ceasefire deal
Taliban: 'No ceasefire plans' in Afghanistan
The statement from the insurgents comes as local and international forces brace for another bloody winter amid renewed US-Taliban talks
Communists rebuke military: Ceasefire attacks initiated by gov't troops
'These were defensive actions by the NPA units involved in the face of armed attacks and sustained military operations by the AFP and the PNP,' says NDFP negotiating panel chairman Fidel Agcaoili
Gov't, communist rebels declare 16-day ceasefire
(3rd UPDATE) Following a ceasefire declaration by the guerrillas, President Rodrigo Duterte also orders government troops to observe a holiday ceasefire beginning Monday, December 23, up to January 7 next year
Ceasefire takes effect after spike in Israel-Gaza violence
The agreement stipulates Palestinian factions must ensure a return to calm in Gaza and 'maintain peace' during demonstrations, while Israel must stop hostilities and 'ensure a ceasefire' during demonstrations by Palestinians
Russia announces ceasefire in Syria's Idlib
The Russian Reconciliation Center for Syria says the ceasefire aims 'to stabilize the situation' in Idlib and urged anti-government fighters to 'abandon armed provocations and join the peace process'
Taliban leader says no ceasefire anytime soon
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani had proposed a nationwide ceasefire at the start of Ramadan early last month, but the Taliban rejected the offer
Six killed in Libya capital as diplomats debate ceasefire
(UPDATED) Diplomats have long complained that Libyan peace efforts have been stymied by major power backing for the rival sides, with Haftar ally Russia quibbling over the proposed wording of the ceasefire demand
Taliban deny discussing ceasefire, Afghan dialogue with U.S.
The Taliban have repeatedly refused to meet with the Afghan government, whom they dismiss as 'puppets'
Yemen's warring parties agree Hodeida ceasefire at U.N. talks
If implemented, the deal on the Hodeida port, a key gateway for aid and food imports, could bring relief to a country where 14 million people stand on the brink of famine
Gaza truce largely holds after Israeli strikes over soldier death
(UPDATED) There are no reports of injuries in that strike and there is no major Israeli bombing campaign overnight or mortar fire from the Palestinian enclave toward Israel
Deadly Israeli strikes pound Gaza after soldier killed
A ceasefire agreement has been reached early Saturday, July 21
Tens of thousands return home after south Syria ceasefire deal
The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says more than 60,000 people have since taken to the roads from the Jordanian frontier, heading back to their homes in the east or west of the province
Thousands head home in south Syria after ceasefire deal
Calm reigns over the region on Saturday as the two sides finalized the ceasefire deal, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
Taliban says ceasefire will not be extended, as suicide attack kills 18
(3rd UPDATE) Further dampening hopes for peace after jubilant scenes during the ceasefire over the Muslim holiday, the Taliban says they will not be extending the truce beyond Sunday night
NDF bares documents to show progress before Duterte halted talks
The stand-down agreement was supposed to take effect on June 21 and the formal peace talks would resume on June 28, according to a timeline provided by the National Democratic Front
At least 20 dead in Afghanistan suicide attack during ceasefire
The attack comes as President Ashraf Ghani announced an extension of the government's week-long ceasefire with the Taliban
Taliban agrees to unprecedented Eid ceasefire with Afghan forces
The Taliban says 'foreign occupiers are the exception' to the 3-day ceasefire order sent to its fighters around Afghanistan
Taliban, Afghan officials in ceasefire talks – U.S. general
'A lot of the diplomatic activity and dialogue is occurring off the stage, and it's occurring at multiple levels,' General John Nicholson says in a teleconference with reporters at the Pentagon
U.S. warns Syria of 'firm' action over southern offensive
Reports concern US State Department that the Daraa was within the boundaries of a de-escalation zone it had negotiated with Russia and Jordan last year
U.S., France, Britain launch new U.N. bid for Syria chemical weapons probe
The 3 allies circulate a joint draft resolution that also calls for unimpeded deliveries of humanitarian aid and a ceasefire, signaling the West's resolve to return to diplomacy after a one-night military operation.
Lorenzana sets conditions for joint ceasefire with communist rebels
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana says the communist rebels should show sincerity first before peace talks can resume
First rebels leave Syria enclave under Russian-brokered deal
(UPDATED) It comes as a spokesman for the Faylaq al-Rahman rebel group in the southern rebel pocket of Ghouta announces that 'agreement has been reached for a ceasefire, through the auspices of the United Nations'
Duterte 'may reconsider' peace talks if communists declare ceasefire
President Rodrigo Duterte also says his chief government peace negotiator has asked him to 'tone down' his statements against Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison
Aid convoy blocked in Syria despite UN ceasefire order – official
Mark Lowcock, the UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, says there has been no change in the situation around the rebel-held enclave in the Damascus suburbs despite a ceasefire resolution
Germany, France urge Russia to pressure Syria for 'immediate' ceasefire
Merkel and Macron stress that a ceasefire could be 'the basis to advance efforts toward a political solution in the context of the UN-led Geneva peace process'
UN backs Syria ceasefire as death toll in rebel enclave tops 500
The measure, however, did not specify when the truce would go into force beyond saying it should be 'without delay'
UN bid for Syria ceasefire falters as Russia says no deal
During a council meeting called by Russia, Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia presents a new raft of amendments to a draft resolution that would allow deliveries of humanitarian aid and medical evacuations during the pause
Peace talks with Reds in 2018? 'Malabo,' says Palace
'Dahil nga po sa katraydoran nila, baka malabo na po iyan,' says the Palace spokesperson
Clashes erupt in Davao Oriental despite holiday ceasefire
The military accuses the communist New People's Army of violating its own ceasefire
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PH military on 'full alert' on CPP's 49th anniversary
The Philippine military says it 'is on full alert and vigilant for possible CPP-NPA attacks on our people and vulnerable communities'
Reds declare holiday ceasefire too
(UPDATED) The Communist Party of the Philippines matches the dates of the broken ceasefire declared by the government, but the hours differ a little
Gov't specifies dates for Christmas ceasefire with communists
The ceasefire will now run from December 23 to 26 and from December 30 to January 2, says Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque
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Duterte declares Christmas ceasefire with communists
(2nd UPDATE) 'This unilateral ceasefire would lessen the apprehension of the public this Christmas season,' Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque says
PH gov't stands by decision not to declare holiday ceasefire with NPA
'Declaring a SOMO now is not to the nation's best interest as it would only expose our defenders to enemy attacks and embolden them to commit more atrocities,' says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
Syria army announces halt in fighting in parts of Ghouta
The army will retaliate in a suitable manner to any violation of the ceasefire without them specifying what areas are included
Quiet as southern Syria ceasefire begins ahead of talks
The Britain based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights says clashes and shelling have halted in the 3 southern provinces covered by the truce: Daraa Quneitra and Sweida
Gov't, NDF eye 5th round of peace talks in August
Negotiators will have an informal meeting in July somewhere in Asia to ensure the success of the next round of formal peace talks
