African Union Chairperson Welcomes Release of Djibouti Prisoners, Lauds Qatari Role

The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union (AU) Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, welcomed the release by the Eritrean authorities of four Djiboutian prisoners who had been detained in 2008 following the border dispute between Djibouti and Eritrea, commending the State of Qatar for the role it played in this respect. 
Dr. Zuma considered that the release of the Djiboutian prisoners to be a positive step in the right direction towards the normalization of relations between the two countries, calling in this context, on the parties to clarify the fate of any remaining prisoners and to release them as well. 
She pointed out that the AU, notably through the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, has repeatedly urged for the full implementation of the Agreement of 6 June 2010 signed by the two countries under the auspices of the State of Qatar. 
The Chairperson of the Commission pledged AU's commitment to assist Djibouti and Eritrea normalize their relations and promote good neighborliness within the framework of the relevant AU instruments. 

Source : QNA