the cessation of hostilities [armed conflict]
Mexico called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
He would not agree to a cessation of hostilities.
They say the two countries have proposed a call for an eventual cessation of hostilities.
In Syria, previous to the temporary cessation of hostilities which began last weekend, this has been the case for five long years.
The UN has called for a "temporary cessation of hostilities" to allow it to evacuate foreign workers and Libyans who want to leave.
It calls on all of us to observe a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, and to honour a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the day.
The top U. S. diplomat said that violence in the war-wracked country has been "hugely reduced" -- by 80 to 90 percent -- since a "cessation of hostilities" was declared two weeks ago.
The U.S., British and French foreign ministers said they would stay in New York for a third day to lead Western efforts at finding a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hamas militants.
The talks in Vienna follow Kerry's visit to Saudi Arabia where he sought that government's support in strengthening a cessation of hostilities agreement between Syrian government forces and rebels.
