Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo Joseph Cabilla was found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. According to reports, the 54-year-old Kabila opposed the government by assisting an armed group called the M23, supported by neighboring Rwanda.
In particular, in May, Kabila was located in the city of Goma, the administrative center of the M23-controlled North Kivu province. Following this incident, Kabyla's lifetime senatorial mandate was abolished at the government's initiative. In July, the trial against the former president began.
Experts believe that although the verdict has been announced, the likelihood of Kabyla's actual arrest is low. The trial highlights the complex political situation surrounding Congo's domestic politics and armed groups in the region.
The accusations and convictions of the former president focus on issues of state security, cooperation with armed groups, and the rule of law in the country. At the same time, the international community has also paid attention to this verdict and regional security issues.
These events caused a great resonance on the political stage of Congo and sparked new debates about the accountability of former leaders in the country.
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