8 DRC soldiers sentenced to death for cowardice, desertion; first use of capital punishment after moratorium lift in March.
Eight soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been sentenced to death for cowardice and desertion during combat against M23 rebels. This is the first use of capital punishment since the suspension on executions was lifted in March. The government aims to contain violence and attacks in the mineral-rich region, where many armed groups operate. Human rights organizations have criticized the decision to lift the moratorium on the death penalty.
May 03, 2024
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