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DR Congo conflict: Government continues to rule out direct talks with M23

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DR Congo Prime Minister Judith Suminwa Tuluka says her government wants to negotiate with neighbouring Rwanda .

She says the Congolese government is standing firm on its decision not to have direct talks with the M23 rebel group.

At least 8,500 people have been killed since fighting escalated in January , according to the government.