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Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed the release of 15 detainees by the authorities of the Democratic Republic of the Congo under the Doha Peace Process in the eastern region of the country.

The ministry stated that on August 6 and 7, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) facilitated the safe transfer of the released individuals to the Congo River Alliance/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) under the Detainee Release Mechanism signed in Doha in September last year.

The statement said, "The release of the detainees is an important step toward strengthening trust between the parties and creating the conditions necessary to achieve peaceful and sustainable solutions."

Qatar stressed that this development contributes to efforts to achieve peace and stability in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, thanking the ICRC for its role in ensuring the safe transfer and handover in line with humanitarian principles, as well as the partners supporting the peace process.

Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reaffirmed that it will continue its efforts to facilitate dialogue between the parties and reiterated its commitment to resolving conflicts through peaceful means and strengthening regional security and stability.

The statement further expressed the hope that this step would pave the way for new initiatives that strengthen trust between the parties and contribute to the Congolese people's aspirations for peace, development, and prosperity.