Angola says DR Congo and M23 rebels to begin direct peace talks on March 18

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Angola says that it has convinced all combatants in DR Congo’s conflict to meet at the negotiating table on March 18 for peace talks. Luanda had been trying to mediate a ceasefire as M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, have advanced through eastern DR Congo this year. Kinshasa says that over 8,500 people have been killed by the militia since January and had refused to negotiate with the M23.