Military Conflicts
May 3, 2024, 10:06 PM
May 3, 2024, 12:00 AM
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Military court sentences 8 Congolese army soldiers to death for cowardice and other crimes

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Highlights
  • A military court in eastern Congo has sentenced 8 soldiers to death for cowardice and other crimes related to fleeing the battlefield.
  • The government is facing challenges in containing violence and attacks in the mineral-rich area where many armed groups operate.
  • The soldiers' sentencing highlights the severity of the situation in the region.

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