Civilians are caught in the cross-fire, and two rival generals vying for power made it clear their forces had no intention of standing down.
Tag: Peace Process
Biden Thanks Ireland for Backing Ukraine
“I’m at home,” the president told the Irish Parliament to thunderous applause. “I only wish I could stay longer.”
‘I’m Comin’ Home’: Biden Takes a Tour of His Irish Heritage
With his sister, Valerie Biden Owens, and his son, Hunter Biden, in tow, the president spent the first day of his trip to Ireland steeped in family lore.
After 25 Years of Peace in Northern Ireland, Some Still Wait for Prosperity
While the Good Friday Agreement brought undeniable progress, some of the most deprived communities remain disillusioned about the opportunities that failed to materialize.
Saudi Arabia and Houthis Hold Peace Talks in Yemen: What to Know
The surprise rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iran, whose rivalry fueled the war, has raised a glimmer of hope for a breakthrough in resolving one of the world’s worst crises.
Northern Ireland 25 Years After the Good Friday Agreement, in Photos
As it commemorates a quarter-century since the Good Friday Agreement, the region is searching for its place and trying to move on from a legacy of bloody divisions.
China as Peacemaker in the Ukraine War? The U.S. and Europe Are Skeptical.
Chinese officials say Xi Jinping’s upcoming trip to Moscow is a peace mission. But U.S. and European officials say he aims to bolster Vladimir V. Putin.
Saudi Deal With Iran Surprises Israel and Jolts Netanyahu
Israel had long hoped to isolate Iran and seal ties with Saudi Arabia. A thaw between Riyadh and Tehran has complicated that goal — and was perceived as politically damaging to the prime minister.
Ahmed Qurei, Former Palestinian Premier and Peace Envoy, Dies at 86
A member of the old guard of Palestinian leaders, Mr. Qurei was a principal architect of the Oslo Accords, the first peace agreement with Israel.
In Ukraine War, Talking About Peace Is a Fight of Its Own
Russia and the West have argued for months about which side is more willing to negotiate, with the world as an audience.