Former DRC President Kabila Convicted of Treason and War Crimes
Former President Joseph Kabila has been convicted of treason and war crimes by a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The court ordered Kabila to pay $29 billion in damages to the DRC, with $2 billion each to North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. Kabila's political party has slammed the verdict as 'political and unfair'.
The court's decision follows testimony from Eric Nkuba, the imprisoned former chief of staff of rebel leader Corneille Nangaa. Nkuba implicated Kabila in overthrowing the government. Kabila led the DRC from 2001 to 2019, extending his mandate by delaying elections after his term ended in 2017.
In January 2025, the M23 rebel group seized key cities in the DRC's east, including Goma and Bukavu, leading to thousands of deaths and millions displaced. The conflict has since escalated, with around 7 million people displaced, making it one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. Kabila was sentenced to death for collaborating with anti-government rebels and organizing an insurrection.
Kabila's current whereabouts are unknown. He was last seen in the rebel-controlled city of Goma in May 2025. The DRC government has not yet commented on the court's decision or the possibility of enforcing the death sentence.
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