August 2019 latest news about peace

Here are some of the latest news about peace in August 2019:

  1. Afghan Peace Talks Resume: The United States and the Taliban resumed peace talks in Qatar on August 3, 2019, aimed at ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan. The talks were suspended in May 2019 after a Taliban attack in Kabul killed a US soldier. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire: After a week of intense fighting, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire on August 12, 2019, ending a wave of rocket attacks and Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. North Korea and South Korea Agree to Reopen Joint Liaison Office: North Korea and South Korea agreed to reopen their joint liaison office in the border town of Kaesong on August 13, 2019, as part of efforts to improve relations and reduce tensions on the Korean Peninsula. (Source: Reuters)
  4. Ethiopia and Eritrea Sign Peace Agreement: Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a peace agreement on August 16, 2019, officially ending a two-year border conflict and restoring diplomatic relations between the two countries. (Source: BBC News)
  5. US and Taliban Reach Deal on Withdrawal of US Troops: The United States and the Taliban reached a deal on August 29, 2019, under which the US would withdraw its troops from Afghanistan in exchange for Taliban guarantees that the country would not be used as a base for terrorist attacks. (Source: The Washington Post)
  6. Pope Francis Calls for Global Ceasefire: Pope Francis called for a global ceasefire on August 18, 2019, urging world leaders to put aside their differences and work towards peace and reconciliation. (Source: CNN)
  7. India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire Along Kashmir Border: India and Pakistan agreed to a ceasefire along their disputed border in Kashmir on August 26, 2019, after a surge in violence and tensions between the two countries. (Source: The Hindu)
  8. UN Secretary-General Calls for Increased Efforts to Prevent Conflict: UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for increased efforts to prevent conflict and promote peace on August 28, 2019, highlighting the need for diplomacy and dialogue to resolve disputes. (Source: UN News)

These are just a few examples of the latest news about peace in August 2019. There were many other developments and initiatives aimed at promoting peace and resolving conflicts around the world during this month.