At least 23 Congolese soldiers are facing the death penalty or 10 to 20 years in prison following their arraignment for alleged rape, desertion and other crimes amid the fighting in the country’s conf ...
23, 2022. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa, File) GOMA, Congo (AP) — Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group intensified in eastern Congo in recent days ahead of much anticipated ...
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At least 23 Congolese soldiers face severe penalties, including potential death sentences or long-term imprisonment, for various alleged crimes amid ongoing conflict in the country's eastern region.
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group intensified in eastern Congo in recent days ahead of much anticipated peace talks on Sunday, the army said.
President Felix Tshisekedi has replaced the army chief as part of a reshuffle within the armed forces who are battling a rebel advance in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.
GOMA, Congo (AP) — Fighting between the Congolese army and the M23 rebel group has resumed in eastern Congo ahead of potential mediation talks. The army said in a statement it inflicted heavy ...