Qatar welcomes Yemen detainee release agreement

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May 15, 2026
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Qatar welcomes Yemen detainee release agreement

Qatar welcomed the agreement reached by the Yemeni parties at the conclusion of negotiations held in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on the release of 1,600 detainees linked to the conflict in Yemen.

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed Qatar’s full appreciation for the efforts of Jordan, the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and the concerned parties that contributed to reaching the agreement.

The ministry reiterated Qatar’s full support for all regional and international efforts aimed at ending the Yemeni crisis through dialogue and peaceful means, in a manner that serves the security and stability of Yemen and its brotherly people, and reinforces sustainable peace in the region.

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