DR Congo strips ex-leader of immunity over treason charges
Summary
The Democratic Republic of Congo's senate has removed former President Joseph Kabila's immunity, allowing him to be prosecuted on charges of treason and war crimes. Authorities allege that Kabila supported the M23 rebel group in the conflict-rich eastern part of the country, although he has denied any connections to the rebels.Key Facts
- The DR Congo senate voted to strip Joseph Kabila of his legal immunity.
- Kabila is accused of backing the M23 rebel group in the eastern region of DR Congo.
- Allegations against Kabila include treason and war crimes.
- Nearly 90 senators supported the prosecution, while five opposed it.
- Kabila was the DR Congo president from 2001 to 2019 and became a "senator for life."
- Kabila has been living in South Africa for the past two years.
- Authorities have seized Kabila's assets and ordered him to return to face prosecution.
- Fighting continues between the M23 rebels and the army, despite peace efforts between DR Congo and Rwanda.
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