Congo, Rwanda presidents meet in Uganda over rebels in eastern Congo, push for talks to resume

[steve2470]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/africa/congo-rwanda-presidents-meet-in-uganda-over-rebels-in-eastern-congo-amid-lull-in-fighting/2013/09/05/45b801e0-162a-11e3-961c-f22d3aaf19ab_story.html

JOHANNESBURG — The presidents of Congo and Rwanda on Thursday called for peace talks to quickly resume between the Congolese government and a rebel movement that is widely believed to be backed by Rwanda.

The summit organized in Uganda’s capital marked a rare opportunity for Congolese President Joseph Kabila and Rwandan President Paul Kagame to hold face-to-face meetings at a time when their countries are on edge over Rwanda’s alleged military involvement in eastern Congo.

The negotiations between the Congolese government and the M23 rebels have repeatedly stalled since late last year.

In a statement issued late Thursday, the presidents and other regional leaders called for peace talks to resume within three days’ time “and conclude within a maximum period of 14 days during which maximum restraint must be exercised on the ground to allow for talks to conclude.”

[bunnies]

1. Congo is a horror.

I hope they find a resolution.