The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun proceedings to strip former President Joseph Kabila of his Senate immunity, a move prompted by allegations of his support for M23 rebels and involvement in serious war crimes. Congo's Justice Minister, Constant Mutamba, indicated that clear evidence exists linking Kabila to crimes against humanity amid ongoing conflict in the eastern regions, where thousands have died and millions are displaced. Kabila, currently in exile, faces pressure to return or risk being tried in absentia, as tensions with the current president, Felix Tshisekedi, continue.
Congo's Justice Minister stated that the Senate has received a request to revoke former President Kabila's immunity due to evidence linking him to war crimes and complicity with the M23 rebels.
Kabila, who is currently in South Africa, is accused of supporting the M23 rebels, a claim he denies, while Congo faces ongoing conflict and a humanitarian crisis.
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