Progress made in the peace negotiations in the Congo, the United Nations welcomes.

On February 5th local time, the United Nations welcomed the progress made in the peace talks between the government of the Congo and the anti-government armed group "M23 Movement" in the capital of Qatar, Doha. The two parties signed a document on February 2nd, clearly defining the scope of authority for ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanisms. This is a positive signal for easing tensions in eastern Congo. These talks are a follow-up to the Doha Peace Framework Agreement.