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DR Congo, M23 rebels ink peace framework in Doha
(MENAFN) The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the rebel March 23 Movement (M23) signed a peace framework in Doha on Saturday, following mediation by Qatar and the United States.
Qatari Minister of State at the Foreign Ministry Mohammed Al-Khulaifi described the agreement, called the Doha Framework for Comprehensive Peace, as laying “the foundation for peace and stability” between Kinshasa and M23. He emphasized that efforts will now focus on translating the framework into tangible progress on the ground. “Work is continuing to achieve peace through appropriate mechanisms for implementing the agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo,” he said.
Khulaifi highlighted that the breakthrough was made possible through the “good offices of our partners, led by the United States, the African Union and Togo,” calling the signing a “historic opportunity” that imposes responsibility on both sides to fulfill the agreement.
Qatar’s mediation is designed to establish a structured framework rather than resolve every dispute immediately. The agreement outlines core protocols covering governance restoration, inclusive national power-sharing, citizenship and identity issues, the return and resettlement of displaced persons, and economic recovery with enhanced social services.
The peace deal will consist of the framework document and eight protocols—two already signed and six more to be finalized within two weeks. The Congolese government will also set up an independent commission to promote truth, reconciliation, and accountability for crimes, with recommendations for reparations aligned with both the constitution and international law.
The M23 group, accused by Kinshasa and the UN of receiving support from neighboring Rwanda—a claim Rwanda denies—has gained control over strategic areas in eastern DRC this year. Several regional and international efforts, most recently led by the US, Qatar, and the African Union, have sought to mediate the conflict.
Earlier, on Oct. 14, Doha hosted the signing of a monitoring and verification mechanism for a ceasefire between the DRC government and M23.
Qatari Minister of State at the Foreign Ministry Mohammed Al-Khulaifi described the agreement, called the Doha Framework for Comprehensive Peace, as laying “the foundation for peace and stability” between Kinshasa and M23. He emphasized that efforts will now focus on translating the framework into tangible progress on the ground. “Work is continuing to achieve peace through appropriate mechanisms for implementing the agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo,” he said.
Khulaifi highlighted that the breakthrough was made possible through the “good offices of our partners, led by the United States, the African Union and Togo,” calling the signing a “historic opportunity” that imposes responsibility on both sides to fulfill the agreement.
Qatar’s mediation is designed to establish a structured framework rather than resolve every dispute immediately. The agreement outlines core protocols covering governance restoration, inclusive national power-sharing, citizenship and identity issues, the return and resettlement of displaced persons, and economic recovery with enhanced social services.
The peace deal will consist of the framework document and eight protocols—two already signed and six more to be finalized within two weeks. The Congolese government will also set up an independent commission to promote truth, reconciliation, and accountability for crimes, with recommendations for reparations aligned with both the constitution and international law.
The M23 group, accused by Kinshasa and the UN of receiving support from neighboring Rwanda—a claim Rwanda denies—has gained control over strategic areas in eastern DRC this year. Several regional and international efforts, most recently led by the US, Qatar, and the African Union, have sought to mediate the conflict.
Earlier, on Oct. 14, Doha hosted the signing of a monitoring and verification mechanism for a ceasefire between the DRC government and M23.
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