de-escalation

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"Spain calls for de-escalation and restraint," the foreign ministry said in a statement.

From Barron's

"Spain calls for de-escalation and restraint," the foreign ministry said in a statement, adding it was "ready to help in the search for a democratic, negotiated, and peaceful solution for the country,"

From Barron's

The joint statement outlines the terms of "de-escalation", which includes ceasing "attacks on civilians, civilian objects and infrastructures, and military objectives of either side".

From BBC

A Saudi-Emirati military delegation visited Aden for talks earlier this month to ask the STC to return the two provinces it recently seized, the statement said, adding that Saudi efforts for de-escalation were ongoing.

From Barron's

Officials have touted the declines in police shootings since then as evidence that de-escalation and other tactics are working.

From Los Angeles Times