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Summary: The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is trying to remove the legal protection of former President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of supporting rebels in the east of the country. The nation's officials are collecting evidence that Kabila is connected to the M23 armed group, which controls some parts of the valuable mineral-rich eastern region. Key Facts: - DR Congo's authorities are seeking to remove former President Joseph Kabila's immunity from legal charges. - They accuse Kabila of supporting the M23 rebels in the east of the country. - Justice Minister Constant Mutamba mentioned there is significant evidence linking Kabila to the M23 group. - The M23 group controls parts of the east of the country, which is rich in minerals. - After leaving the presidency, Kabila got legal immunity by being made a "senator for life". - The military prosecutor in DR Congo needs the senate to cancel this immunity to start a legal case against Kabila. - Kabila has been living in South Africa for the last two years. - Recently, Kabila stated he would return to DR Congo to help find a solution to conflict in the east. - Last month, the DR Congo government banned Kabila's political party, the PPRD, for its unclear stance towards the M23's control of Congolese territories. - Justice Minister Mutamba urged Kabila to return and stand trial.