Qatar emphasises peaceful resolution of conflicts after DRC-Rwanda deal
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda signed a peace agreement in Washington, D.C., last Friday, backed by the United States and Qatar, calling for Rwandan troop withdrawal and new cooperation mechanisms.
- Following talks in Doha, the peace deal was brokered by the US, building on the April 23 Declaration after multiple rounds of negotiations hosted by Qatar.
- Qatari diplomat Mohammed bin Abdulaziz al-Khulaifi said talks in Doha spanned several rounds, highlighting Qatar’s role in global conflict mediation through dialogue.
- The peace agreement raises hopes of ending M23 violence in eastern DRC by establishing a joint security mechanism to neutralize FDR and promote stability.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres considers the agreement a key step towards peace, as over 7.8 million people remain displaced in the region.
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