Kabila Faces Death Sentence in Absentee Democracy Case

The head of the military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo has formally sentenced former President Joseph Kabila to death for several offenses. The verdict follows a trial where Kabila was accused of treason, murder, and torture. The tribunal outlined the charges as violations of the constitution and laws of the country. The sentencing comes as part of a legal process initiated following a previous conviction in 2016. The specific punishments and timelines for execution are currently subject to legal review and judicial decisions.

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