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After a brief pause, peace negotiations between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front are back on track. The August 4th meeting marks a crucial step forward in building lasting peace in the Bangsamoro region. #
After 50 years of conflict that killed 150,000 people, 2.4 million voters in the Philippines' Bangsamoro region will elect their own parliament for the first time on September 14. This historic vote marks the region's shift from peace agreement to full democracy.
After five decades of armed conflict that claimed over 120,000 lives, the Bangsamoro region in the southern Philippines is holding its first democratic elections. The historic vote represents the fulfillment of a 2014 peace agreement that ended one of Asia's longest-running conflicts.
A Philippine province once plagued by 18-hour daily blackouts just recorded the nation's highest economic growth at 11.2 percent. Infrastructure investments are proving that development, not just security, can end decades of armed conflict.
The Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels have agreed on a detailed roadmap for peace talks, marking real progress toward ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. The first formal ceasefire inspection since their November peace deal begins Monday in a region that has seen fierce fighting.
Nearly 40% of peace agreements fail within five years, but new research from Notre Dame reveals a powerful solution: international partners who stay engaged on the ground dramatically improve success rates. The deeper their involvement, the better the odds for lasting peace.
After more than 40 years of hostility, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to direct peace negotiations, marking a potential breakthrough in Middle Eastern relations. The 10-day ceasefire could lead to the first peace agreement between the nations since 1993.
Two Pacific neighbors are moving forward with talks to define their shared ocean boundaries, a move experts say strengthens international cooperation. The decision demonstrates how nations can work together peacefully to resolve territorial questions.
A Catholic bishop is urging prayers for a historic peace agreement that could bring Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The deal aims to create a path toward Palestinian statehood and lasting peace in the region.
A Swiss peace center, backed by Norway's billion-dollar investment over 25 years, has quietly helped end wars from the Philippines to Ethiopia. The discreet diplomacy saved thousands of lives and shows how behind-the-scenes work can achieve what public negotiations cannot.
After 109 days and 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks and their dog Aloka arrived in Washington DC to share a message of unity with the nation. Their Walk for Peace culminates today with a free address at the Lincoln Memorial.
The University of Notre Dame is expanding its proven peace agreement monitoring work to help end a conflict that has displaced over 7 million people in Africa's Great Lakes region. The initiative will strengthen the fragile 2025 peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda by connecting local voices to the peace process.
The Philippines just reached a historic milestone, dropping poverty to single digits ahead of schedule. Experts say this economic progress is giving communities real alternatives to armed conflict. ##
Despite global conflicts at post-WWII highs, 10 countries prove peace still thrives. The 2026 Global Peace Index reveals where safety and stability remain strong.
Ghana's New Patriotic Party will unite all presidential candidates in a peace pact this week to prevent divisions and ensure a peaceful leadership election. Former presidents and the National Peace Council are joining to commit every candidate to supporting whoever wins.
More than 50 Muslim and Christian leaders in Nigeria just made history by signing a peace agreement to heal religious divisions. This powerful show of unity comes at a crucial time for the nation.
Peace agreements with women negotiators last significantly longer than those without them, yet women's representation at peace talks has dropped from 23% to just 16%. New evidence shows how diverse diplomatic teams are charting more durable paths to peace around the world.
Nearly a decade after Colombia's historic peace agreement, the country has formalized nearly 4 million hectares of land for rural communities while over 11,000 former combatants continue building peaceful lives. As Colombia heads into presidential elections, the UN celebrates democratic gains while pushing for continued progress on the groundbreaking 2016 peace framework.
Newly revealed documents show how a covert 1993 meeting between Israel's Shimon Peres and Jordan's King Hussein laid the groundwork for a historic peace treaty. The emotional exchange, released on the 10th anniversary of Peres's death, reveals two leaders racing against time to secure peace for future generations.
For the first time ever, Israeli and Lebanese military leaders sat down together at the Pentagon to build a path toward lasting peace. The groundbreaking talks aim to stabilize their shared border and move both nations closer to ending decades of conflict.
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