A Taliban spokesperson later announced another male hostage had been killed because the government did not cede to the group's demands.

If the past is any guide, however, the government may soon cede the moral high ground.

The government would cede the land and the existing infrastructure, already covering a significant part of the target area.

After protests from family members, the government ceded to demands for immediate contact with the rescued men.

The rebel group has demanded that the government cede the region before peace talks can begin.

It would seem to require both a large outside commitment and the Haitian government ceding control of their country and power.

Britain's imperial government over a century later then ceded the land to Canadian control in 1867 after confederation.

The government ceded the zone to the rebels at the outset of the talks three years ago.

Nevertheless, over the last 20 years local governments in Florida have routinely ceded access points to developers.

In exchange, local governments would cede existing taxing authority to the state.