Thursday, December 11, 2008

Congo Peace Talks -- Summary Of News And Comments

Gen Nkunda. Photo/FILE (Photo from The Daily Nation)

DR Congo Rebels 'Stalling Talks' -- BBC

Talks aimed at ending the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are encountering serious difficulties, the UN mediator says.

Olusegun Obasanjo said this was because Gen Laurent Nkunda's rebel negotiators lacked the authority to make decisions.

The talks, taking place in Kenya, had not collapsed but such indecision was limiting progress, he said.

Meanwhile, Rwanda and DR Congo have denied accusations of using proxy rebel groups to fight a covert struggle.

The allegations are made in a draft report for the UN, seen by the BBC.

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More News On The Congo

Congo rebels delaying progress in talks: mediator -- Yahoo News/Reuters
UN envoy says Congo rebels stall talks -- Yahoo News/AP
Nairobi peace talks by Congo warring parties hit deadlock -- Daily Nation
Congo's Government, Rebels Extend Peace Talks -- Voice of America
Congo Rebels’ Demands Slow Peace Prospects, UN Says -- Bloomberg
UN, AU mediators optimistic about DR Congolese peace talks -- China View

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