Fighting is continuing in parts of Sudan despite a 72-hour ceasefire largely holding. Speaking via phone from Omdurman, the adjoining city to the capital Khartoum, the BBC’s Mohamed Osman said there was fighting near TV and radio buildings. He also said there was “no fuel at all”, a lack of doctors, and people struggling to … Read more
Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect After 72 Hours Of Violence EKO HOT BLOG reports that a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants has come into effect after three days of violence which left at least 43 people dead. Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) militants said the truce will begin at 23:30 local time (20:30 GMT), … Read more
Pakistani Taliban declares end to ceasefire EKO HOT BLOG reports that Taliban militants in Pakistan proclaimed the end of a month-long truce negotiated with the help of the Afghan Taliban, accusing the government of violating provisions such as prisoner release and the creation of negotiation committees. The Pakistani Taliban, or Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), are a … Read more
Obasanjo, U.S. envoy arrive Addis to broker Ethiopian ceasefire Widespread hunger is also reported in the neighbouring regions of Amhara and Afar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo and US Special Envoy Jeffrey Feltman are in Addis Abeba to relaunch peace negotiations and broker a cease-fire in Ethiopia’s year-long war. Ethiopian … Read more
Pope Francis has called for an “immediate” ceasefire in global conflict and urged European nations to show “solidarity” in the face of a pandemic that has claimed more than 109,000 lives worldwide. “May Christ our peace enlighten all who have responsibility in conflicts, that they may have the courage to support the appeal for an … Read more