The Democratic Republic of Congo has suspended the political party of former President Joseph Kabila and ordered the seizure of his assets, accusing him and his allies of backing the M23 rebel group in the country’s war-torn east. The government claims these actions amount to high treason and has instructed prosecutors to begin legal proceedings.
Kabila, who led the country from 2001 to 2019 and stepped down after widespread protests, has expressed a desire to return and help resolve the conflict. His party, the Party for Reconstruction and Democracy, condemned the move as unconstitutional.
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The accusations come as M23 rebels have captured key cities in eastern Congo this year. The region remains destabilized by decades-long violence linked to Rwanda’s 1994 genocide and the battle over mineral resources. Kabila has not yet publicly responded to the allegations.
