Sentences with phrase «of a ceasefire in»

Pakistan insisted that the deployment of Indian and Pakistani forces should be in mutually agreed positions that were held at the time of the ceasefire in 1971 (i.e., pre-Simla positions).

A Downing Street spokesperson said the government was monitoring the situation closely after the latest announcement of a ceasefire in Libya.

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«With that vote Russia made a commitment to us, to the Syrian people, and the world to stop the killing in Syria,» Haley said of February's UN Security Council ceasefire in Syria.

Premier Christy Clark seemingly softened her position in November by signing a ceasefire of sorts with Alberta counterpart Alison Redford, but her pronouncements remain ambiguous.

The comments come a year after Russia's formal annexation of Crimea — an event that Moscow called Crimea's «reunification» — and as Western leaders contemplate extending sanctions on Russia in order to ensure it abides by a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine.

Russian warships heading for Syria could be used to target civilians in the besieged city of Aleppo, NATO Secretary - General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Tuesday, calling on Moscow to implement a lasting ceasefire.

Archbishop Sambi's personal credibility was important during the 2006 war in Lebanon and his efforts helped mobilize Lebanon's Maronite Catholics and their support of a ceasefire.

Since the Syrian army launched an offensive starting late last week (when the ceasefire ended), dozens of airstrikes have hit the rebel - held city of Aleppo city in Syria.

If we lose confidence in the transforming power of the Gospel, we run the risk of losing ground in a conflict we may forget is still being waged, even under formal conditions of a political ceasefire.

'' [He] calls on the parties to renew a humanitarian pause in Gaza and reiterates his demand for a durable ceasefire that could set the ground for the start of comprehensive negotiations».

Meanwhile, according to CatholicCulture.org Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Holy See's permanent representative to UN offices based in Geneva, deplored the killing of civilians in the Gaza - Israel conflict and called for an immediate ceasefire.

Both sides, however, have rejected international pressure to agree terms of a ceasefire so as to allow humanitarian aid into the region to help those civilians caught in between the fighting.

... We negotiated a ceasefire in parts of Syria which will save lives.

The 28 - year - old lost several members of his family in the conflict and has vowed not to eat until a ceasefire is agreed, although he did accept some water.

I pay tribute today to Egypt and the United States and to the UN secretary general for their role in bringing about a ceasefire in Gaza, and we now need to build on it to bring about a lasting peace, including an end to the smuggling of weapons and the opening up of Gaza for trade as well as for aid.

That this House notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian casualties, using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

The European Union has called for an «immediate cessation of hostilities» in the Middle East, to be followed by a «sustainable ceasefire».

Both sides agreed — in the vague language, which lies at the heart of the Siachen dispute — that the Ceasefire Line extends to the terminal point, NJ 9842, and «thence north to the glaciers.»

The «world's highest battlefield» has claimed thousands of lives due to hostile weather conditions — frostbite, avalanches and blizzards — along with over a hundred soldiers killed in sporadic combat until 2003, when the two countries agreed to a ceasefire across the Line of Control in Kashmir.

«We are going to the courts,» said Savimbi, son of the UNITA founder Jonas Savimbi, whose death in 2002 during the civil war against Dos Santos's forces paved the way for a ceasefire after 27 years of fighting.

But following the outcome of the meeting, NDA in an electronic mail to our correspondent, announced a ceasefire and pledged to support any dialogue under the watch of Clark, who was also a convener of the meeting.

The Federal Government has vowed that the mounting incidence of attacks and abductions in the North East notwithstanding the ceasefire agreement reached with the Boko Haram...

UKIP may have cost the Conservatives up to 20 seats at the 2010 general election with a split in the eurosceptic vote, leading to talk of a ceasefire, pact or merger between the two parties.

In his letter, Mr Sheridan noted that despite Mr Blair's confidence of getting a US resolution on Lebanon soon, «the possibility of a ceasefire seems as far away as ever while innocent civilians on both sides are being killed or maimed».

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Klein on Monday moved away from forming a new coalition with the mainline conference of Democrats, declaring that «things have changed» since an agreement to do so was reached back in June (that includes primary challengers continuing to press on despite a ceasefire).

«That this house notes that ISIL poses a direct threat to the United Kingdom; welcomes United Nations Security Council Resolution 2249 which determines that ISIL constitutes an «unprecedented threat to international peace and security» and calls on states to take «all necessary measures» to prevent terrorist acts by ISIL and to «eradicate the safe haven they have established over significant parts of Iraq and Syria»; further notes the clear legal basis to defend the UK and our allies in accordance with the UN Charter; notes that military action against ISIL is only one component of a broader strategy to bring peace and stability to Syria; welcomes the renewed impetus behind the Vienna talks on a ceasefire and political settlement; welcomes the Government's continuing commitment to providing humanitarian support to Syrian refugees; underlines the importance of planning for post-conflict stabilisation and reconstruction in Syria; welcomes the Government's continued determination to cut ISIL's sources of finance, fighters, and weapons; notes the requests from France, the US and regional allies for UK military assistance; acknowledges the importance of seeking to avoid civilian causalities; using the UK's particular capabilities; notes the Government's will not deploy UK troops in ground combat operations; welcomes the Government's commitment to provide quarterly progress reports to the House; and accordingly supports Her Majesty's Government in taking military action, specifically airstrikes, exclusively against ISIL in Syria; and offers its wholehearted support to Her Majesty's Armed Forces.»

«An appeal I have to make is that it is necessary for all levels of government to maintain some level of respect and civility one to the other, and as we start now the process of reconstructing relationships and consultations, there should be what I will call a ceasefire in terms of the kind of abuse that is used all round on one institution of government or the other, even principal parties of these institutions..

@anonymous At the time ceasefire was agreed, that's how India and Pakistan controlled Kashmir (with Akshai Chin part of India which they then lost to China in the 1962 war).

Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met for more than two hours today — longer than the 30 minutes they initially scheduled, and amid news of a new ceasefire in Syria.

The group told the leaders of the Niger Delta region, under the Chief Edwin Clark - led Pan Niger Delta Forum, that they could not help but bring down some oil facilities in the region because the Federal Government had allegedly refused to honour the ceasefire terms they both entered.

After a day - long conference in London on how to move forward the political process in Libya, other developments included: An admission the Coalition did not yet fully know who made up the opposition, which came after Nato said American intelligence had shown «flickers» of al Qaeda among the rebels; A suggestion the Coalition would be prepared to see Colonel Gaddafi go into exile if a country was willing to take him; A claim by the Italians that several nations were working on a deal involving a ceasefire, exile for Gaddafi and a talks framework between Libya's tribal leaders and opposition figures; Nick Clegg warning about the «danger of overreaching» during a speech in Mexico, but stressing liberal interventionism must be upheld.

He said, «My appeal is that as we start now the process of reconstructing relationships and consultations, there should be what I will call a ceasefire in terms of the kind of abuse that is used all round on one institution of government or the other, even principal parties of these institutions.»

Mohammed had while addressing reporters in Lagos yesterday, disclosed that the government has been in a long ceasefire talk with members of the Boko Haram sect.

Charlyboy, on Monday reacted to a statement credited to the Minister of Information, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, that the Federal Government had been in a long ceasefire talk with the Boko Haram insurgents.

Any act of insurgency tht lasts more than 48 hours in any country, d government of d day has a hand in it... This is d 1st country on earth tht «ll b begging 2 v a ceasefire agreement «th terrorists tht r being overwhelmed by d country's Armed Forces..

A faction of the umbrella body for Ijaw youths, the Ijaw Youth Congress, IYC, on Thursday insisted that the Elvis Donkemezuo - led bloc remains the authentic one, warning that its name should not be dragged into the politics of the ongoing ceasefire by the Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, and other militant groups in the region.

The Niger Delta Avengers on Saturday claimed responsibility for the destruction of a major oil pipeline in southern Nigeria, breaking a ceasefire the militant group had declared a month ago.

The boundary changes, coupled with the IRA ceasefire, meant that support for Sinn Féin in the constituency soared to new levels and in all elections held in the seat since 1996 they have taken over 50 % of the vote.

Since leaving gang life and / or prison, many of the interviewees currently are involved in gang prevention organizations such as Cure Violence / Ceasefire and the Chicago Dream Center.

World World leaders announced a new ceasefire and agreement to end the conflict in Ukraine with a heavy dose of caution, since a similar agreement last September was largely ignored.

It'll follow a fictionalised version of the «Boston Miracle» — the 1996 initiative Operation Ceasefire, focused on controlling youth gun culture in the series and proved to be vastly successful.

This link to conflict may be evident in the profile and motivations of the perpetrator, the profile of the victim, the climate of impunity or State collapse, any cross-border dimensions or violations of the terms of a ceasefire agreement.

In addition, European efforts to shift ceasefire talks from Cairo to the United Nations in New York are more sympathetic to Hamas» demands for a lifting of the siege and international supervision of border crossings and reconstruction of Gaza — the very steps that could reduce Israeli control of the procesIn addition, European efforts to shift ceasefire talks from Cairo to the United Nations in New York are more sympathetic to Hamas» demands for a lifting of the siege and international supervision of border crossings and reconstruction of Gaza — the very steps that could reduce Israeli control of the procesin New York are more sympathetic to Hamas» demands for a lifting of the siege and international supervision of border crossings and reconstruction of Gaza — the very steps that could reduce Israeli control of the process.

Israel's two - month old war against Hamas has shifted from a sledgehammer approach intended to shock the Islamist militia into accepting Israeli demands for demilitarization into the one thing Netanyahu had wanted to avoid: a war of attrition that would strengthen his right - wing critics at home and risk Israel losing control of ceasefire negotiations in which Egypt did Israel's bidding.

«xThis approach leaves the initiative in Hamas» hands and Israel ignorantly navigating its military moves towards a ceasefire instead of winning the war.

The war in Gaza and the failure of Egypt to politically undercut Hamas in the ceasefire negotiations have raised the spectre of internationalization of the conflict.

AA Director of America's CeaseFire programme which is effective in cutting crime compares the riots to disease.

Supporters of Project Ceasefire carry banners in Monday's Martin Luther King Day parade.

In Shooting at the Stars: The Christmas Truce of 1914, John Hendrix offers a moving account of the holiday ceasefire achieved by soldiers fighting at the French - Belgian border.