Close This website uses modern features that are not supported by your browser. Click here for more information.
Please upgrade to a modern browser to view this website properly. Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Opera Safari
your legal news hub
Sub Menu
Search

Search

Filter
Filter
Filter
A A A

UN calls for fair trial for rogue DRC soldier

Publish date: 12 February 2018
Issue Number: 761
Diary: IBA Legalbrief Africa
Category: General

The UN mission in the DRC has called for a fair trial for an army officer who allegedly deserted and led a rebellion against the state. ‘We are calling for the holding of a fair trial for Mr John Tshibangu,’ UN spokesperson Florence Marchal said. A report on the News24 site notes that this followed his extradition from Tanzania. Justice Minister Alexis Mwamba said the 48-year-old would face ‘a trial in a few weeks or months’. Tshibangu deserted to rebel against President Joseph Kabila in 2012. In a video posted on social media on 18 January, he said he would ‘remove’ the President within 45 days unless he apologised for a crackdown that left at least nine dead following a 31 December street protest.

Full Fin24 report

We use cookies to give you a personalised experience that suits your online behaviour on our websites. Otherwise, you may click here to learn more, or learn how to block or disable cookies. Disabling cookies might cause you to experience difficulties on our website as some functionality relies on cookie information. You can change your mind at any time by visiting “Cookie Preferences”. Any personal data about you will be used as described in our Privacy Policy.