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Congo rebels return to peace talks

By Rodney Muhumuza
Published December 11, 2012 3:47pm ET
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Congo rebels return to peace talks
The Congolese government delegation, right, sits opposite a row of empty seats intended for the delegation of Congolese M23 rebels, who did not turn up for the crucial meeting, at peace talks being held in Kampala, Uganda Monday, Dec. 10, 2012. Representatives of rebels attending peace talks with the Congolese government dodged a crucial meeting Monday at which the government delegation was to respond to earlier criticism, a development that could jeopardize negotiations to end the crisis in eastern Congo. (AP Photo/Stephen Wandera) | Stephen Wandera

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Peace talks with rebels in eastern Congo should end with the disbandment of the M23 rebel movement, Congo’s foreign minister said Tuesday, declaring it a criminally-minded organization that has caused suffering in the country.

Foreign Minister Raymond Tshibanda delivered his indictment of M23 on Tuesday after representatives of the group did not show up to a meeting Monday where the Congolese government delegation wanted to respond to earlier criticism by the rebels.

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