Congolese former president Joseph Kabila has arrived in the rebel-held eastern city of Goma for talks with locals, declaring he wanted to help end the crisis in the war-ravaged region.
Kabila, who has denied accusations by Kinshasa that he supports the M23 insurgency, agreed to step down following protests and external pressure in 2018 after almost two decades in power. He has been out of the country since late 2023, mostly in South Africa.
However, Government spokesman Patrick Muyaya said in a briefing aired on state television that Kabila was “positioning himself as the rebel leader” along with Rwandan President Paul Kagame.
Kabila is wanted in Congo for alleged crimes against humanity for supporting the insurgency in the east, including a role in the massacre of civilians. Congo has also moved to suspend his political party and seize the assets of its leaders.
CONGO EX-PRESIDENT KABILA VISITS REBEL-HELD GOMA FOR TALKS
