The Democratic Republic of Congo's opposition on Tuesday distanced themselves from ex-president Joseph Kabila, who has taken the helm of a rebellion in the country's east.

 In a statement, the country's main opposition coalition condemned "any seizure of power by force", a clearly stated goal of Kabila's new alliance, the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN).

 The C64 coalition brings together five opposition leaders including former presidential candidates Martin Fayulu and Moise Katumbi. 

The coalition said there was no military solution to the conflict and called for talks involving all parties, in a statement issued after a two-day meeting in Rome, Italy. 

President Felix Tshisekedi announced a national dialogue in August but excluded armed groups from the process. 

C64 said it would seek a meeting with both Tshisekedi and Kabila to help secure agreement on an inclusive dialogue.