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Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

Former DR Congo president on trial for treason

Former President Joseph Kabila of the Democratic Republic of Congo is on trial for treason. Kabila is accused of supporting the M23 rebel group, which has seized control of large areas in the mineral-rich eastern regions of the country. Kabila, who ruled the DRC from 2001 to 2019, has denied the allegations, stating that he is not involved with the M23 rebels. The trial is a significant development in the ongoing conflict in the DRC, which has been plagued by violence and instability for decades. The M23 group has been active in the region for several years, and their recent territorial gains have raised concerns about the security and stability of the country. The trial of the former president is seen as an attempt by the current government to hold accountable those who may have contributed to the ongoing conflict.

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