Congolese senators have voted to lift the immunity of former President Joseph Kabila, allowing military prosecutors to pursue legal action against him.
On Thursday, 88 senators voted in favour, with five opposing and three abstaining.
This follows a request from the Justice Minister last month, asking the military courts to investigate Kabila’s alleged direct involvement with the AFC/M23 rebel movement amid rising violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The military prosecutor accused Kabila of treason, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and supporting an insurrection.
CONGOLESE SENATORS APPROVE KABILA IMMUNITY LIFT
