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Preparatory talks to be held in Botswana or Benin

    NAIROBI

    The June preparatory talks - likely to take place either in Botswana or Benin - would bring together some 20 representatives of the government, rebel groups, civil society and unarmed opposition with a view to reaching agreement on the details of the inter-Congolese negotiations. Issues to be decided at the June meeting include the venue, agenda, criteria for representation and rules of procedure for the dialogue. Masire has proposed a 3 July starting date for the negotiations. Under the Lusaka accord, the 45-day dialogue is to decide on the formation of a new national army, the organisation of democratic elections, a draft constitution and a new political dispensation for the country.

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