Immunity
Ex-President Kabila Slams Justice System After Losing Immunity
Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila has criticized the country’s justice system after the Senate voted to lift his immunity, allowing for potential prosecution for alleged treason and war crimes. In a livestreamed speech, Kabila described the justice system as “an instrument of oppression for a dictatorship desperately trying to survive”. He denied […]
DR Congo Strips Ex-Leader of Immunity Over Treason Charges
The Democratic Republic of Congo‘s senate has voted to strip former President Joseph Kabila of his immunity, paving the way for his prosecution over alleged backing of rebels in the east. The decision was made after nearly 90 senators voted in favor of his treason prosecution, with five opposing it. “The senate authorizes the prosecution […]