DR Congo court issues arrest warrant for rebel leader Corneille Nangaa
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Corneille Nangaa, the leader of the Congo River Alliance which includes M23 fighters, has an international arrest warrant issued by a military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This warrant arises from accusations of war crimes and treason linked to massacres in North and South Kivu. Violence in Goma has led to thousands of deaths and displacements, provoking international attention as M23 seized additional territory despite a declared ceasefire. The conflict poses grave humanitarian risks, including the deaths of local aid workers amid the chaos.
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo issued an international arrest warrant for Congo River Alliance leader Corneille Nangaa for war crimes and treason.
Violence in Goma resulted in over 2,800 reported deaths, with thousands displaced as M23 fighters launched offensives against government forces.
Despite a declared ceasefire, M23 seized control of Nyabibwe, showcasing the persistent conflict in Eastern DRC amidst international arrest efforts.
The situation escalated with reports of local aid workers being killed amid the turmoil, emphasizing the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
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