DRC and Rwanda Commit to Ceasefire After Qatar-Mediated Talks

The surprise meeting between Presidents Tshisekedi and Kagame in Doha concluded with a pledge for an immediate ceasefire, though implementation details remain uncertain.

• The presidents of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda met secretly in Doha on March 18, mediated by Qatar's Emir Tamim ben Hamad Al-Thani.
• The meeting resulted in a joint commitment to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the conflict in eastern DRC.
• Details on how the ceasefire will be implemented are still unclear and are expected to be outlined in the coming days.
• The conflict, fueled by the M23 rebel group's offensive and alleged Rwandan support, has caused thousands of deaths and displaced hundreds of thousands of people.
• Qatar's involvement as a mediator is seen as significant, given its perceived close ties to Rwanda and its growing role in international diplomacy.

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