DR Congo Sentences 66 Soldiers to Death for Allegedly Fleeing Rebel Battles
A military court in Walikale, North Kivu, has sentenced 66 Congolese soldiers to death for cowardice, mutiny and disobeying orders. They were accused of abandoning their positions during clashes with rebel groups. Of the 71 soldiers tried, four were acquitted and one received a 10-year prison sentence. The ruling comes as fighting continues in eastern DR Congo, where the army is battling groups including M23. Congolese authorities say tougher penalties are needed to enforce military discipline, while human rights organisations have criticised the return of the death penalty. DR Congo lifted its 20-year moratorium on executions in 2024. The report says no executions have officially taken place since then.
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