DR Congo to execute inmates for armed robbery
The move has sparked debate, with some welcoming it for security reasons and others concerned about human rights violations.
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Justice
Military tribunal in DR Congo hands down 13 death sentences
A Congolese military tribunal sentenced 13 soldiers to death on charges including murder, looting, and desertion, reflecting a crackdown on military discipline amidst ongoing conflict in the east.
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23 Congolese soldiers face death penalty for desertion
Congolese soldiers are facing severe penalties, including the death penalty, for alleged crimes committed during the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.
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50-year sentence for killer of Kenyan gay rights activist
Kiptoo’s killing in 2023 sparked widespread condemnation and highlighted the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community in Kenya.
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Uganda orders govt to pay LRA war crime victims
A Ugandan court has ordered the government to pay compensation to victims of LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo, who was convicted of war crimes.
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British-Egyptian activist’s mother desperate for intervention
The mother of a jailed British-Egyptian activist, Alaa Abdel Fattah, is on a hunger strike to pressure the UK government to secure his release from an Egyptian prison.
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Morocco, Saudi Arabia unite to combat crime
Agreements signed by Morocco and Saudi Arabia will facilitate the exchange of information and cooperation in investigations, prosecutions.
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Justice for Kiplagat: Murderers get 35 years in Kenya
Two men convicted of murdering Ugandan athlete Benjamin Kiplagat sentenced to 35 years in Kenya.
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Libya mass grave toll rises to 73
The number of bodies recovered from a mass grave in Libya, dating back to the 2011 civil war, has increased to 73.
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Deaths in insurance fraud scheme by South African police
A police officer in South Africa has been arrested for murdering six people to defraud insurance companies of millions of rand.
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