Trial of former Congolese rebel leader Lumbala over wartime atrocities opens in Paris
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Trial of former Congolese rebel leader Lumbala over wartime atrocities opens in Paris
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"The trial of Congolese rebel leader Roger Lumbala began Wednesday in Paris over atrocities committed two decades ago during the Second Congo War. Lumbala has been charged with criminal conspiracy to prepare crimes against humanity and complicity of crimes against humanity during the conflict from 1998 to 2003. Lumbala faces a possible sentence of life in prison. A verdict is expected Dec. 19 following the trial at the Paris criminal court."
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