U.S. Declares Cease-Fire in Falluja, but Clashes Continue

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Inside Falluja, a Cease-Fire in Name
Only

Inside Falluja, a Cease-Fire in Name
Only 04/26/2004 05:18 PM
Despite a nominal cease-fire, Iraqi insurgents and marines fought a pitched battle for several hours today.

U.S. Seeks Cease-Fire in Falluja

U.S. Seeks Cease-Fire in Falluja 04/10/2004 08:57 AM
The call came as insurgents struck U.S troops across Iraq, setting a tank on fire in Baghdad and engaging in battles that killed at least 40 Iraqis.

Falluja Fighters Demand U.S. Pullout
Before Cease-fire

Falluja Fighters Demand U.S. Pullout
Before Cease-fire 04/10/2004 03:28 PM
Reuters via Wired News Apr 10 2004 7:45PM GMT

New Round of Fighting Erupts in Falluja
Despite Cease-Fire

New Round of Fighting Erupts in Falluja
Despite Cease-Fire 04/28/2004 01:17 PM
The firefight came hours after marines and insurgents engaged in fierce overnight fighting in the same area.

Shaky Cease-fire in Falluja Is Extended
for 2 More Days

Shaky Cease-fire in Falluja Is Extended
for 2 More Days 04/25/2004 03:21 PM
The extension was announced as Shiite rebels in Najaf were said to be stockpiling weapons in mosques, shrines and schools.

Clashes Shatter Cease-Fire in Iraqi Holy
City (Los Angeles Times)

Clashes Shatter Cease-Fire in Iraqi Holy
City (Los Angeles Times) 08/06/2004 04:43 AM
Los Angeles Times - NAJAF, Iraq — Heavy clashes erupted in this holy city Thursday between Iraqi and U.S. forces and followers of radical cleric Muqtada Sadr, shattering a two-month cease-fire and provoking his militia to rise up in three other cities.

Falluja Fighters Demand U.S. Pullout
Before Cease-fire (Reuters)

Falluja Fighters Demand U.S. Pullout
Before Cease-fire (Reuters) 04/10/2004 02:05 PM
Reuters - Iraqi rebels fighting U.S. forces in the Sunni Muslim city of Falluja will agree to hold cease-fire talks if Marines withdraw from the city, an Iraqi negotiating team said on Saturday.

Falluja Declares Victory Over U.S. as
Families Return

Falluja Declares Victory Over U.S. as
Families Return 05/01/2004 10:25 AM
Reuters via Wired News May 1 2004 1:34PM GMT

Renewed clashes erupt in Falluja

Renewed clashes erupt in Falluja 04/27/2004 03:54 PM
There is heavy fighting in the Iraqi town of Falluja for the second night, but the US says it is not an assault.

At Least Nine Iraqis Killed in Falluja
Clashes (Reuters)

At Least Nine Iraqis Killed in Falluja
Clashes (Reuters) 07/30/2004 01:27 AM
Reuters - At least nine Iraqis were killed and 16 others injured in fierce clashes between U.S. forces and gunmen overnight in Falluja, west of Baghdad, a doctor said Friday.

Shrine in Najaf Damaged Again as Clashes
Continue

Shrine in Najaf Damaged Again as Clashes
Continue 05/25/2004 10:02 PM
One of the holiest sites for Shiite Muslims suffered minor damage as clashes continued between U.S. forces and insurgents.

New Clashes Hit Falluja, Iraqi Leaders
Demand Truce

New Clashes Hit Falluja, Iraqi Leaders
Demand Truce 04/10/2004 03:38 AM
Reuters via Wired News Apr 10 2004 7:33AM GMT

Clashes Erupt in Iraq's Falluja After
Day's Truce

Clashes Erupt in Iraq's Falluja After
Day's Truce 04/12/2004 03:41 AM
Reuters via Wired News Apr 12 2004 7:44AM GMT

New Clashes Erupt in Falluja and Baghdad
Bomb Kills Iraqi

New Clashes Erupt in Falluja and Baghdad
Bomb Kills Iraqi 06/25/2004 11:49 AM
The new violence followed a day that saw fighting raging in five cities as a surge of attacks killed at least 105 people.

Cleric's Aide Backs New Iraq Government;
Clashes Continue

Cleric's Aide Backs New Iraq Government;
Clashes Continue 06/11/2004 05:33 PM
A representative of Moktada al-Sadr endorsed the new Iraqi government today, marking a reversal by the rebel cleric.

Fragile cease-fire holds in Fallujah

Fragile cease-fire holds in Fallujah 04/11/2004 10:30 PM

U.S. Military Seeks Fallujah Cease-Fire
(AP)

U.S. Military Seeks Fallujah Cease-Fire
(AP) 04/10/2004 02:23 AM
AP - A U.S. general on Saturday called on Sunni militants in the besieged city of Fallujah to join in a bilateral cease-fire.

Hamas Says It's Willing to Meet Qurie on
Cease-Fire

Hamas Says It's Willing to Meet Qurie on
Cease-Fire 11/14/2003 11:29 AM
Reuters via Wired News Nov 14 2003 10:29AM ET

U.S. Looks for New Solution in
Cease-Fire (Los Angeles Times)

U.S. Looks for New Solution in
Cease-Fire (Los Angeles Times) 04/12/2004 04:53 AM
Los Angeles Times - FALLOUJA, Iraq — A patchy cease-fire took hold in this battle-torn city Sunday as U.S. officials said they were seeking "political" solutions to pacify the area and, elsewhere in the country, disband a militia loyal to a virulently anti-American cleric.

Fragile Cease-Fire Holds in Fallujah
(AP)

Fragile Cease-Fire Holds in Fallujah
(AP) 04/11/2004 07:45 PM
AP - A fragile cease-fire held between Sunni insurgents and U.S. Marines on Sunday in the besieged city of Fallujah, where Iraqis said more than 600 civilians were killed in the past week. Near Baghdad, gunmen shot down a U.S. attack helicopter, killing two crewmembers.

Israel Killings Worst Since Cease-Fire
(AP)

Israel Killings Worst Since Cease-Fire
(AP) 04/10/2005 12:44 AM
AP - Israeli troops fired on a group of Palestinian youths in a Gaza refugee camp Saturday, killing three teenagers in the deadliest incident in the Gaza Strip since Israel and the Palestinians declared a cease-fire two months ago.

Cease-fire in Fallujah continues to hold

Cease-fire in Fallujah continues to hold 04/12/2004 08:39 AM

Generals: Fallujah Cease-Fire Holding
(AP)

Generals: Fallujah Cease-Fire Holding
(AP) 04/12/2004 11:29 AM
AP - A tenuous cease-fire in the Iraqi city of Fallujah appears to be holding, though American forces are not yet ready to negotiate with insurgents inside the city, top U.S. generals said Monday.

Cease-fire in Eastern Congo fails

Cease-fire in Eastern Congo fails 06/01/2004 03:20 PM

Cease-fire in Fallujah frustrates some
Marines (USATODAY.com)

Cease-fire in Fallujah frustrates some
Marines (USATODAY.com) 04/19/2004 05:52 AM
USATODAY.com - U.S. military commanders, frustrated by a weeklong truce and talks aimed at ending hostilities in Fallujah, say the pause in offensive operations is giving insurgents a chance to reorganize and rearm, military officers say.

Warring Afghan Factions Say Cease-fire
Holding

Warring Afghan Factions Say Cease-fire
Holding 08/18/2004 03:08 AM
Reuters via Wired News Aug 18 2004 7:56AM GMT

Fighting Breaks Out in Najaf for 1st
Time Since Cease-Fire

Fighting Breaks Out in Najaf for 1st
Time Since Cease-Fire 05/30/2004 02:37 PM
The adjoining city of Kufa saw battles on Friday and Saturday, but Najaf was relatively calm since a truce was reached on Thursday.

Sudan, Rebels Sign Permanent Cease-Fire
(AP)

Sudan, Rebels Sign Permanent Cease-Fire
(AP) 12/31/2004 06:56 PM
AP - Sudanese government officials and southern rebels signed a permanent cease-fire agreement Friday and endorsed a detailed plan to end a 21-year civil war blamed for 2 million deaths.

Palestinian Groups in Cairo Differ Over
Cease-fire

Palestinian Groups in Cairo Differ Over
Cease-fire 12/06/2003 02:15 PM
Reuters via Wired News Dec 6 2003 12:32PM ET

U.S., Iraqi Cleric Sadr Cease Fire in
Najaf (Reuters)

U.S., Iraqi Cleric Sadr Cease Fire in
Najaf (Reuters) 05/27/2004 10:59 PM
Reuters - U.S. troops have called off an offensive against an Iraqi Shi'ite militia in the holy city of Najaf after militant cleric Moqtada al-Sadr began pulling his fighters from their strongholds and offered a truce.

Plan for Cease-Fire Reached in Fallouja
(Los Angeles Times)

Plan for Cease-Fire Reached in Fallouja
(Los Angeles Times) 04/20/2004 04:43 AM
Los Angeles Times - BAGHDAD — U.S. and Iraqi representatives agreed on a preliminary plan for a full cease-fire in the embattled city of Fallouja, even as insurgent attacks on Marine positions continued late into Monday evening.

Sadr Orders Militia to Cease Fire (Los
Angeles Times)

Sadr Orders Militia to Cease Fire (Los
Angeles Times) 08/31/2004 04:44 AM
Los Angeles Times - BAGHDAD — Muqtada Sadr, the Shiite Muslim cleric whose militia battled U.S. and Iraqi forces during a three-week standoff in the holy city of Najaf, ordered his armed followers throughout Iraq to cease fighting, a Sadr spokesman said Monday.

Iraqi Cleric Calls Cease-fire After
Bloody Uprising

Iraqi Cleric Calls Cease-fire After
Bloody Uprising 08/31/2004 12:30 AM
Reuters via Wired News Aug 31 2004 5:04AM GMT

Cease-Fire in Najaf as Truce Talks With
Sadr Rebels Go On

Cease-Fire in Najaf as Truce Talks With
Sadr Rebels Go On 08/13/2004 09:10 AM
Marines continue to conduct patrols, but the military says it is not facing any attacks, and that the city is quiet while it awaits the outcome of the truce talks.

Iraqi Cleric Calls Cease-Fire After
Bloody Uprising (Reuters)

Iraqi Cleric Calls Cease-Fire After
Bloody Uprising (Reuters) 08/30/2004 12:11 PM
Reuters - Rebel Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr has ordered his militia to end attacks on U.S. and Iraqi government forces and will soon unveil plans to pursue his goals through politics rather than conflict, aides said Monday.

Militants Leave Shrine as Cease-Fire
Deal Appears to Hold

Militants Leave Shrine as Cease-Fire
Deal Appears to Hold 08/27/2004 02:13 PM
Guerrillas loyal to an insurgent cleric ceded control of the Shiite holy site today to Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani.

Abbas's Fatah Movement Calls Anew for
Cease-fire (Reuters)

Abbas's Fatah Movement Calls Anew for
Cease-fire (Reuters) 02/07/2005 01:13 AM
Reuters - President Mahmoud Abbas's ruling Fatah movement renewed its support on Sunday for a mutual cease-fire with Israel, reinforcing the Palestinian leader before he meets Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon this week.

Sadr Aide Tells Iraq Militia to Cease
Fire -- TV (Reuters)

Sadr Aide Tells Iraq Militia to Cease
Fire -- TV (Reuters) 08/30/2004 09:58 AM
Reuters - A top aide to Iraq's rebel Shi'ite leader Moqtada al-Sadr called on the Mehdi Army militia Monday to cease fire across Iraq and said Sadr was preparing to announce plans for a major political program.

Marines in Falluja Still Face and Return
Relentless Fire

Marines in Falluja Still Face and Return
Relentless Fire 04/13/2004 10:21 PM
It has been 4 days since the U.S. declared a "cessation of offensive operations," but in Falluja, that doesn't seem to matter.
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