The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) says it is still open to direct dialogue with M23 rebels, a sign of changing stance on a group it had previously vowed never to engage peacefully.
According to statements by Congolese Foreign Affairs Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, the DRC is readjusting to realities of the conflict, especially coming at a time Southern African Development Community (SAMIDRC) forces are departing the country following a year of losses.
