Darfur minister praises Doha Peace Agreement

The Darfur Regional Authority (DRA) said yesterday that the Doha Peace Agreement has helped establish comprehensive peace in Darfur.  DRA Minister of Cabinet Affairs Youssef al-Tulaib said that the biggest gain was the progress made in terms of development. He gave an example with the growth and trade and the construction of a number of airports in the region. Speaking to Sudanese radio, he added that with the people of Darfur embracing peace militant groups have been weakened. Al-Tulaib highlighted Qatar’s support to Darfur in a bid to boost the peace process. He noted that conditions in Darfur before the peace agreement were bad – full of violence and wars. That  situation completely changed after the signing of the agreement.