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Sudan begins ceasefire ahead of conference to raise funds for humanitarian aid

Sudan’s warring parties have begun a ceasefire after two months of fighting pushed the African nation into chaos. Residents in the capital, Khartoum, and its neighbouring city of Omdurman reported “relative calm” in the first hours of the ceasefire ...

18 Jun 2023 at 09:37

University removes rector from key roles after ‘ill judged’ statement on Gaza

The rector of St Andrew’s University has been removed from the institution’s governing body, as a report found she had not acted in its interests during a row sparked by a statement condemning Israel’s “genocidal attacks” on Gaza. Stella Maris ...

01 Aug 2024 at 13:29

Lammy hits out as Russia vetoes UK-backed Sudan ceasefire plan

Foreign Secretary David Lammy said it was a “disgrace” that Russia had blocked a United Nations call for a ceasefire in Sudan. Mr Lammy chaired a UN Security Council session on a joint UK-Sierra Leone draft resolution calling for a national ...

18 Nov 2024 at 17:57

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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire over lack of link to hostage release

The United States has vetoed a UN resolution demanding an immediate ceasefire in the war in Gaza on Wednesday because it is not linked to an immediate release of hostages taken captive by Hamas in Israel in October 2023. The council voted ...

20 Nov 2024 at 20:08

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Fighting in Sudan shakes three-day truce as thousands flee Khartoum

Sudanese and foreigners have streamed out of the capital Khartoum and other battle zones as fighting on Tuesday shook a new three-day truce brokered by the United States and Saudi Arabia. So far, a series of short ceasefires in the past ...

25 Apr 2023 at 14:10

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah officially commences

A 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants has commenced, with both sides withdrawing from southern Lebanon. The deal, announced on Tuesday night, comes after nearly 14 months of fighting. Brokered by the US ...

27 Nov 2024 at 03:41

‘Overdue’ Lebanon ceasefire must bring lasting solution to crisis, says PM

The Prime Minister has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, calling for the deal to be turned into a “lasting political solution” to the crisis in the region. The deal, announced on Tuesday night, will see ...

26 Nov 2024 at 22:34

Lammy: UK will support Lebanese military to secure ceasefire

British troops could train and support the Lebanese armed forces to secure the ceasefire agreed between Israel and Hezbollah, Foreign Secretary David Lammy has indicated. The truce, announced on Tuesday night, will see ...

27 Nov 2024 at 16:17

Labour to put party position on Israel-Hamas conflict to potential vote

Labour is to put forward its own amendment to the King’s Speech to “reaffirm” the party’s position on the Israel-Hamas conflict. A party spokesman said the wording of the amendment would address concerns on both sides ...

14 Nov 2023 at 19:01

Tens of thousands march for ceasefire in Gaza amid temporary truce

Tens of thousands of people have taken to the streets of London to call for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza. Police said 18 arrests were made over the course of the day, which came amid a temporary truce on a day that ...

25 Nov 2023 at 20:42

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Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds as displaced Lebanese start to return home

A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah appears to be holding. Residents in cars heaped with belongings began streaming back towards southern Lebanon, despite warnings from the Israeli ...

27 Nov 2024 at 15:48

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Netanyahu says he supports ceasefire proposal with Lebanon’s Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has recommended his cabinet approve a US-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ...

26 Nov 2024 at 20:02

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