Qatar has stepped in to mediate peace talks to resolve the ongoing conflict involving the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels and the Congolese army in eastern DRC. In a recent meeting in Doha, Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi expressed commitment to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, despite unclear implementation strategies. Experts believe Qatar's robust history of successful peace negotiations could facilitate a resolution, especially given past failures in the region. Qatar's involvement raises hopes for regional stability and draws on its experience in other conflict mediation efforts, including those in Afghanistan.
"According to a joint statement released by Qatar's Foreign Ministry after the talks, the two African presidents reaffirmed their commitment to an 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire."
"Qatar's involvement comes as a surprise, but at the same time there is a lot of precedent for Qatar being involved in various peace initiatives or dialogue initiatives some of which are also on the continent."
"Beverly Ochieng highlighted Qatar's good track record in brokering peace deals, citing earlier failures of peace efforts by the East African Community and Southern African Development Community."
"Ochieng also noted Doha's success with regard to its long-standing role as mediator in Afghanistan, indicating a potential positive impact on regional stability."
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