Congolese opposition leader sentenced to a year in prison for inciting civil disobedience.

Congolese opposition leader Seth Kikuni was sentenced to one year in prison for inciting civil disobedience during a rally in September. His party claims the sentence aims to silence critics of reelected President Félix Tshisekedi, who is facing challenges to his legitimacy and has plans to draft a new constitution. Kikuni's lawyer plans to appeal the decision.

November 28, 2024
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