He had taken the step of resignation well aware of its seriousness and novelty, but also "with a deep peace of mind, " he said.
They will focus on the issues of paramilitary arms decommissioning, demilitarisation and policing reform, which have been causing deep divisions in the peace process.
But even a cursory reading of the republican press shows that deep suspicion of the peace process remains, and that a large body of opinion regards decommissioning as an act of surrender.
Despite the widely-held belief abroad that Northern Ireland is sorted, the peace process is in deep trouble once more.
While nation-building under fire certainly isn't a Peace Corps mission, I saw enterprising Peace Corps volunteers make a deep impact on the communities where they were invited to serve.
The latest peace process appears to be in deep trouble even before it has begun.
In France or Germany, these types of argument touch deep insecurities about the war and the need to buttress peace by "ever closer union".
Strong doses of caution and realism are needed if the peace process is not to be a prelude to deep disappointment or even horrific tragedy.
There is a ferocious desire for change, and peace, in DR Congo - coupled with a deep sense of humiliation that such a rich country has been brought so low for so long.
An award winning artist, Forest Whitaker has devoted much of his time to extensive humanitarian work and projects in the field of conflict resolution, reflecting a deep commitment to promoting inclusion and justice as the basis for reconciliation and peace.
Receiving the Nobel Peace Prize would be among the most powerful rewards for the advocates of deep reform.
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His departure has laid bare a deep rift in Colombia's leadership about strategy towards the guerrillas, and even the search for peace itself.
Mr Pastrana's journey on May 2nd deep into the demilitarised zone came as time was running out for the two sides to move the peace process forward.
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