Military court in Congo seeks death penalty for former president Kabila

by Mawuli August 22, 2025

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Democratic Republic of Congo's former President Joseph Kabila talks as he holds discussion with the religious leaders to help find a "solution" to the crisis in the country's eastern regions, where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized significant territory, in Goma, North Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 30, 2025. REUTERS/Arlette Bashizi/File photo Purchase Licensing Rights

By Reuters

Congo’s military auditor general formally told a military court on Friday that he is seeking the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila for war crimes, including homicide, rape, and torture, according to a Reuters witness.

Reporting by Ange Adihe Kasongo and Stanis Bujakera; Writing by Ayen Deng Bior; Editing by Jessica Donati and Chizu Nomiyama

Source: reuters.com

Military court in Congo seeks death penalty for former president Kabila

Congo’s military auditor general formally told a military court on Friday that he is seeking the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila for war crimes, including homicide, rape, and torture, according to a Reuters witness.

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