The Malian government has signed a ceasefire deal with rebels in a bid to end long-running unrest in the country's north.
As part of a UN-sponsored peace process, both sides agreed to an "immediate cessation" of hostilities.
The deal was signed during talks that began in Algeria on Monday.
Update #1: Mali, Tuareg-led rebels agree to cease hostilities for peace talks -- Reuters
Update #2: Mali, six armed groups agree to cease hostilities -- AFP
WNU Editor: This is not the first time that peace talks and ceasefires have been arranged to stop the fighting .... and I strongly suspect that it will not be the last.
