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Algeria calls on resuming Geneva talks for Syria

lgeria’s Representative to the United Nations Sabri Boukadoum has called, in New York, for the resumption of Geneva negotiations on Syria in order to find a political solution agreed on by Syrians, in a spirit of dialogue and reconciliation. “We call for the resumption of Geneva negotiation rounds, which would …

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ICC jails Bemba for 18 years

Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday sentenced former DRC vice president Jean-Pierre Bemba to 18 years in jail for a series of brutal rapes and murders in Central African Republic over a decade ago. “The chamber sentences Mr Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo to a total of 18 years …

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Libya pro-govt forces preparing 'decisive' Sirte assault

Libya’s unity government forces said on Tuesday they were preparing for a final assault on the Islamic State group’s stronghold of Sirte, after repelling multiple counter-attacks from the surrounded jihadists. “Despite apparent calm along the fronts, our intelligence network is in full swing in preparation for the decisive battle,” forces …

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