Former Leader Joseph Kabila Faces Absentia Trial for High Treason in the DRC
Joseph Kabila, the former president of the Democratic Republic of Congo, finds himself at the epicenter of a significant political upheaval. Recently tried in absentia, he faces a litany of serious charges: treason, conspiracy to overthrow the government, and involvement with the M23 rebel group, allegedly backed by Rwanda. These allegations paint a complex picture of a leader caught between power struggles and regional volatility.
During the proceedings held at the military court in Kinshasa, prosecutors presented a…