What stands between the DRC and peace? Many factors

Democratic Republic of the Congo (MNN) — After 30 years of conflict, it’s no surprise that peace talks in the DRC would have multiple layers. On one front is the DRC and neighboring Rwanda. They signed a peace deal in June but have missed next-step deadlines to implement it. Last week, representatives of both nations met again in Washington, D.C., to work toward on-the-ground peace. On another front is the rebel group M23, only one of more than 100 militant groups in eastern DRC. M23 and the DRC