The leaders of three opposition parties in Congo have outlined their intentions of boycotting upcoming talks that are aimed at national reconciliation.
The neutrality of the talks, organised by Congolese President Joseph Kabila, have been questioned by the opposition parties, due to the controversial circumstances that Kabila won his presidency in.
Opposition Parties have called for a neutral facilitator to be appointed before constructive talks for the nation can begin.
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