The move follows the signing of the Doha Principles on July 19, 2025, in which both sides, under Qatari mediation, committed to key measures including a permanent ceasefire and the release of prisoners. The provisions were expected to take effect by July 29, with direct talks in Doha scheduled to resume by August 8.
However, neither deadline was met, leading to a delay in the formal signing of the peace accord, initially anticipated by August 18.
A Qatari official involved in the mediation told the media on Sunday that a draft peace agreement had been prepared and shared with both parties as part of the ongoing Doha process, with the Qatari capital set to host an important round of negotiations soon.
The official acknowledged ongoing obstacles but expressed optimism that they could be resolved through continued dialogue. He noted that despite missing the signing deadline, both the DRC government and M23 had reaffirmed their willingness to continue negotiations.
"We recognise the challenges on the ground and hope they can be overcome promptly through dialogue and genuine commitment," the official added.
Qatar said it is currently overseeing discussions to review compliance with the Doha Principles and is working closely with international observers, including the United States and the African Union.
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