DR Congo leaders choose not to meet with M23 rebels

Congo-Kinshasa (MNN) -- Despite growing international pressure, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is standing firm on its decision not to have direct talks with the M23 rebel group making major advances in the country's eastern region.Instead, DRC Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka told BBC News that her government wants to negotiate with neighboring Rwanda. DRC leaders accuse Rwanda of backing the M23.Trans World Radio’s Egide Bandyatuyaga says, “Since they (rebels) feel that the governmen