Conflict
The World
December 29, 2016
Syria’s “moderate” rebels have agreed on a national ceasefire with the government of Bashar al-Assad. It follows their crushing military defeat in Aleppo. But the ceasefire process is far from certain; and, anyway, peace in Syria is a long way off, since other conflicts continue.
Conflict
Is the latest Yemen 'ceasefire' for real? Or just another red herring?
The World
March 25, 2016
People in Yemen are exhausted by a year of war. But the prospect of an April 10 ceasefire is inspiring less optimism, and more cynicism. There have been many ceasefires since March 26, 2015, but few real pauses in the fighting, which has taken more than 3,000 civilian lives.
Conflict
Here’s what Syrians themselves are saying about the US-Russian ceasefire
GlobalPost
September 14, 2016
Updated
The deal says rebels have to separate from Jabhat Fateh al-Sham — formerly al-Qaeda's branch in Syria — so that the US and Russia can bomb it. But for many, that's unthinkable.
Conflict
Syria's new ceasefire will not mean peace
The World
December 29, 2016
Syria’s “moderate” rebels have agreed on a national ceasefire with the government of Bashar al-Assad. It follows their crushing military defeat in Aleppo. But the ceasefire process is far from certain; and, anyway, peace in Syria is a long way off, since other conflicts continue.
Conflict
Water is scarce in Damascus, and so is faith in a new ceasefire
The World
December 29, 2016
Syrians on both sides of their country's political divide search for an end to a grinding conflict.