Peace

Ethiopia: Tigray peace talks set to be held in South Africa

International calls for a ceasefire in Tigray have been mounting since a failed attempt by the African Union earlier this month to bring the warring side to the negotiating table

Can museums affect our mental health in a positive way? Researchers say yes

Researchers find that visiting museums can help attendees capture a sense of well-being and peace.

The Russia-Ukraine crisis is a bitter pill for ASEAN

The conflict shows that the regional order, particularly around the South China Sea, may not be sustainable if agreements are viewed as “mere words” on a piece of paper.

How the Taliban elicits praise from the communities it has deprived of aid

The Taliban has sought to control its image in rural communities through the strategic blocking and release of international aid.

A year later, justice and accountability elude victims of ‘Operation Luxor’

It is vital that the world understands the catalogue of injustices and deception that the Austrian state used — and continues to use — to pressure Muslims.

Calls for renewed peace talks as ceasefire ends in Afghanistan

Afghanistan government and Taliban meet briefly on Saturday in Doha to renew their commitment to finding a peaceful end to the war.

The tainted legacies of some of the world's most notorious Nobel laureates

One would think leaders worthy of international recognition as peacemakers wouldn't have blood stains on their names. But these leaders certainly do:

No truce on table yet as Afghan peace talks kick off in Qatar

The head of the peace process for the Afghan government suggested that the Taliban could offer a truce in exchange for the release of more of their jailed fighters while US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the talk will face many "challenges."

Israelis rally against West Bank annexation plan

Demonstrators waved Israeli and Palestinians flags and held placards against the occupation of the West Bank and the possible annexation of parts of it.

German chancellor Merkel says Berlin will host Libya peace talks

German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed that the United Nations would lead talks if a meeting were to take place in Berlin and that Libya's warring parties would need to play a major role to help find a solution.

Central African Republic reaches peace deal with armed groups - UN

The agreement represents rare hope for the impoverished, landlocked nation where inter-religious and inter-communal fighting has continued since 2013.

Alone and unsafe, how vulnerable are migrant children?

The number of children crossing borders unaccompanied has risen up to five times since 2012. Here’s a quick look at the IFRC’s findings on the danger faced by young migrants and refugees.