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DR Congo Sentences 66 Soldiers to Death for 'Cowardice'
BBC · 6 hours ago · Read the Full Story on BBC
AI SUMMARY
The Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for desertion and failing to carry out orders during conflict in the country's east.
- The Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced at least 66 soldiers to death for desertion and failing to carry out orders.
- A military court in Walikale, North Kivu province, tried 71 soldiers in total, acquitting four and sentencing others to 10 years in prison.
- The military stated the trial aims to improve troop discipline amid ongoing fighting against rebel groups in eastern DRC.
- Government forces are currently engaged in fighting against the FRN militia and the M23 rebel coalition.
- The convicted soldiers were arrested on October 20 for allegedly abandoning their posts during a battle with the FRN.
- Neighboring Rwanda has been accused of supporting the M23 rebel group, though it has consistently denied the allegations.
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