Latest in Tag: Peace Highlight
Latest in Tag: Peace
Opinion| American-sponsored Peace in the Middle East
A year has passed since the signing of the Abrahamic Agreement between the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel. On 15 September 2020, the UAE signed an agreement to establish diplomatic relations with Israel, at the White House, under the auspices and presence of former US President Donald Trump. At the same time, Bahrain signed a similar …
Egypt affirms keenness to interact effectively with peace, security challenges in Africa
Egypt concludes its presidency of African Union’s Peace and Security Council
Bahrain-Israel peace treaty welcomed regionally, internationally
Palestinian Ambassador to Bahrain recalled with immediate effect on instructions from President Mahmoud Abbas
Eid El-Solh: Siwa’s annual celebration of peace
Last week, Siwa’s citizens gathered in “Eid El-Solh” (the reconciliation festival), a cultural festival in which the whole community attends to announce the start of a new year with nothing but peace and serenity amongst people.
Samaa’ International Festival sends a message for peace
For 12 years, it has been under the supervision of the ministries of culture, tourism, and foreign affairs, in cooperation with the cultural development fund.
A simple lesson of peace
As a writer on human rights issues, I do not lack reasons for concern. Nowadays, in many countries, human rights are abused, and violence strikes in one of its multiple forms. Although writing topics are plentiful, this situation is especially upsetting for anybody who yearns to live in a peaceful world. At such moments, when …
Peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea will promote democracy
How did this turnaround, which some are calling historic, come about?
Trump hosts Jordan’s King Abdullah following Kushner’s Middle East tour on peace deal
Kushner said in interview that US peace plan will be presented with or without Abbas
Peace march held in Sharm El-Sheikh to send world message of love
Art as a common language that builds a bridge of communication, friendship, and affection among nations; Abdel Dayem
Al-Sisi tells Palestinians peace opportunity not to be wasted
Upcoming Cairo meeting to push forward Palestinian reconciliation as Palestinian cabinet convenes in Gaza for first time since 2014
Trump praises Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts, does not mention two-state solution
No way to achieve peace in an environment of violence, says Trump
Solution for Palestinian issue remains unclear in wake of US-Arab-Islamic Summit
Despite reportedly being on top of the summit’s agenda, the issue was barely addressed directly
Peace, plants and hip-hop in Colombia
In the conflict-ravaged Colombian city of Medellin, rappers have taken up urban farming to nourish their community and plant the seeds of peace.With big Creole earrings, a bandana, and the crotch of his trousers hanging between his knees, Luis Fernando Alvarez looks more like a rapper than a farmer. Actually, he’s both. Luis, or “El …
Pope Francis to visit Egypt on April: Egyptian presidency
During the visit, Pope Francis will meet with Al-Sisi, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, and Egypt’s Pope, says presidency spokesperson
Jordan’s King Abdullah II visits Egypt in one-day official visit
The visit aims to enhance co-operation and discuss other regional issues
Yemen’s Houthi rebels reject UN draft peace plan
Rebels in Sanaa have dismissed a UN proposal to end fighting in their country. The plan, which had been accepted by the government, was no more than a “media stunt,” they said.
Shoukry heads to Palestine to deliver Al-Sisi’s message to Abbas
Foreign Affairs Minister Sameh Shoukry heads to Ramallah on Wednesday, to deliver a verbal message from President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi to the president of the Palestinian Authority, Mahmoud Abbas. The ministry said on Tuesday that Shoukry will also hold discussions with Abbas, prime minister Rami Hamdallah, foreign minister Riyad Al-Maliki, and other top Palestinian officials. …
The peace process has not faced such ignorance and neglect since Oslo: Shoukry
The 2002 Arab initiative ‘still has all elements for a comprehensive settlement’, says Saudi foreign minister
Palestinian factions welcome Egypt’s declarations about restoring the peace process
The PLO appreciates Al-Sisi’s initiative to achieve Palestinian unity as the main keystone to peace in the Middle East, says spokesperson
Maat releases report on advancing healthcare services in Egypt
Approximately 90% of the public hospitals in Egypt are ill-equipped for several interdependent reasons, says syndicate
UN Security Council approves resolution to start peace process in Syria
The resolution is a message to all Syrian sides to stop the war, says John Kerry
New UN envoy to Libya meets Shoukry to discuss political developments
Kobler was appointed on 17 November, replacing Bernardino Leon
German Foreign Minister Steinmeier urges Iran to work towards peace in Syria
Iran should use its influence to get the Syrian regime to discuss political transition, Berlin’s top diplomat Frank-Walter Steinmeier told an Iranian newspaper. He gave the interview ahead of an official visit to Tehran. Germany and Iran must have a joint interest to “stop the bloodshed,” in Syria, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier told “Iran,” …
Netanyahu praises Al-Sisi’s call for cooperation with Israel
Al-Sisi puts Palestinian-Israeli conflict at heart of the issue, but prospects for negotiations are dim
Al-Sisi, Hollande assert importance of realising peace in Middle East
The two leaders discussed views on regional and international issues in a phone call
Syria can only be saved at the peace table
Syrian refugees are so anxious for the brutal civil war to end, one exclaimed: “If God let the war end tomorrow, we would walk barefoot back home.” Nikki Gamer, of Catholic Relief Services, just met Syrians displaced in Lebanon and Jordan. She says: “They want the violence to stop. And they want to return to …
Afghan talks: Tough demands make peace deal unlikely
Demands made by Taliban representatives, including the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Afghanistan, make a peace deal with Kabul unlikely. To achieve this, the militants must change their position, say experts. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani recently said his delegation would receive a list of demands in the second round of the peace talks with …
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan calls off peace process with Kurds
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has called of a peace process with Kurdish militants. He also encouraged parliament to strip politicians with links to "terrorist groups" of immunity. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Tuesday it was impossible to continue a peace process with Kurdish militants. "It is not possible for us to continue the peace process with those who threaten…
Opinion: Turkey steps up fight against ‘Islamic State’
Turkey has belatedly entered the international battle against the "Islamic State." However, the country needs to fight more than IS in order to ensure peace and stability at home, DW's Seda Serdar writes. Following the July 20 attack on Suruc that killed 32 people, Turkish officials finally decided to take a strong military action against the "Islamic State" (IS). The…
Egypt condemns Yemen mosque attacks, coalition airstrikes continue
UN brokered peace talks stall