While the Congolese government has vowed not to negotiate with the M23 rebels, analysts say only talks can end the violent uprising in the country's east. For their part, the M23 say they are ready to come to the table anytime, but have also threatened to head straight to Kinshasa, DR Congo's Capital.
Conflict in the mineral-rich region in Eastern Congo has caused thousands of deaths and up to 420,000 people have abandoned their homes. Rwanda alone, has received some 20,000 Congolese - and the number is rising daily. Despite the different reports from the UN, aid agencies and rights groups, the problem still stands.
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