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The United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), known as MONUSCO, has hailed an agreement signed by the DRC government and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) as a crucial step towards sustainable peace. The Declaration of Principles, signed in Doha under
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A significant development in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been hailed as a crucial step towards lasting peace, with the signing of a declaration of principles between the DRC government and the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23). This breakthrough agreement, facilitated by Qatar, marks
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French President Emmanuel Macron, along with other key leaders, has welcomed the Declaration of Principles for a peace agreement signed between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) and the AFC/M23 rebels. This agreement marks a significant step towards peace in the region, with both
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A declaration of principles signed in Doha between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group has been welcomed as a significant step toward bringing an end to the long-running conflict in the eastern DRC. The document, brokered by Qatar after months of
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebel group signed a declaration of principles on July 19, 2025, in Doha, Qatar, marking a significant step towards ending the conflict in the country's eastern region. The agreement, mediated by Qatar, outlines a framework
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
As the Gadhafi regime teeters on the brink of collapse, the international community is racing to free up billions of dollars in frozen Libyan assets to support the newly recognized Transitional National Council (TNC). The US and European Union are working to unlock up to $1.5 billion in assets,
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
Rebel forces overwhelmed the elite presidential guard protecting Libyan leader Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi on Monday, as residents celebrated the prospective end of his four-decade-old rule. The National Transitional Council, the rebel governing body, announced the control of many parts of the city, including the central Green Square, where jubilant Libyans
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
Nations from nearly 40 countries convened in London to discuss the next moves against Colonel Gaddafi's regime, as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton suggested that UN resolutions allowed for the "legitimate transfer of arms" to the rebels, while emphasizing that no decision had been made
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's forces have regained control of the oil-refinery town of Ras Lanuf, after a fierce battle with rebel forces. The reversal of fortunes for the rebels came after a five-day aerial bombardment in Ajdabiya, where Gadhafi's army saw its tanks and artillery bested.
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
As the conflict in Libya intensifies, the Gaddafi regime has begun to adapt its military strategy to minimize the risk of mass defections among its forces. Military planners have revealed that the regime is now relying more heavily on air power, including fighter jets and attack helicopters, to inflict damage
Qaddafi, Muammar al-
Libyan rebels remained resolute in their stance against Moammar Gadhafi's regime, despite reports of a possible negotiation offer from the Libyan leader. The provisional national council insisted that Gadhafi must step down before any talks can begin. Violence continued to escalate in both eastern and western Libya, with
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Fierce fighting between the Sri Lankan government forces and the Tamil Tigers has brought the rebels to the brink of collapse. The Tamil Tigers, one of the world's most sophisticated insurgencies, have been fighting for a separate homeland for over a quarter-century. Thousands of civilians have been trapped
