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French Court Sentences Ex-DR Congo Rebel and Politician to 30 Years in Jail
Introduction: A landmark ruling in a long-running case A French court has handed down a 30-year jail term to a former rebel leader and politician hailing from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The ruling marks a significant moment in the pursuit of accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the early 2000s…
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France jails ex-DR Congo rebel and politician for 30 years
French court delivers 30-year sentence for DR Congo crimes A French court has sentenced a former rebel leader and politician from the Democratic Republic of Congo to 30 years in prison, marking a high-profile conviction for crimes committed during a notorious anti-ethnic campaign in the early 2000s. The ruling underscores France’s evolving role in pursuing…