The trial of Roger Lumbala, a former Congolese rebel leader, commenced on Wednesday in Paris, marking a significant moment in the pursuit of justice for atrocities committed during the Second Congo War (1998-2003). Lumbala, 67, faces charges of \”criminal conspiracy to prepare crimes against humanity\” and \”complicity of crimes against humanity.\” If convicted, he could be sentenced to life imprisonment, with a verdict expected on December 19.
Trial of former Congolese rebel leader Lumbala over wartime atrocities opens in Paris
