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Breaking: Kabila Faces Historic Trial Over M23 Crimes and High Treason
Former President Joseph Kabila faces trial in DRC for high treason, M23 atrocities, and crimes against humanity. Justice Minister says no dialogue will protect him
July 25, 2025 at 2:22:49 PM
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OPENING OF THE KABILA TRIAL
Kinshasa – July 26, 2025, Following the waiver of the immunities of Mr. Joseph Kabila by the Senate of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), pronounced on Thursday, May 22, 2025, the public minister has initiated several legal proceedings against Joseph Kabila. The former president and senator for life is accused of being an accomplice of the armed group M23, supported by neighboring Rwanda
Mr. Joseph Kabila is being prosecuted for:
Participation in an insurrectional movement
Crimes against the peace and security of mankind
Intentional homicide by bullets
High treason against the Republic
Apology for crimes
Acts of rape and torture
Deportation of civilians
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