Kabila, who is a lifetime senator, is accused of crimes including being part of an illegal armed group, crimes against humanity, premeditated murder, rape, and persecution.
The Prosecution stated that these crimes were committed in the provinces of North Kivu, South Kivu, and Ituri in the eastern part of the DRC.
Kabila's trial began in July 2025 after he was stripped of his immunity. The prosecution claims he committed these acts as the leader of the AFC/M23 coalition, though he has denied any connection to it.
The verdict was initially expected on September 12, but on that day, lawyers representing the interests of the state revealed that new witnesses had come forward, willing to testify against him.
While the trial was expected to resume on September 19, state lawyers informed the judges that the three new witnesses were no longer available.
Military prosecutors have requested the death penalty for Kabila. However, state lawyers have asked for life imprisonment so that he can be visited by the victims of the alleged crimes.
Prosecutors have also asked the court to confiscate all of Kabila's assets in the Democratic Republic of Congo and to order him to pay 24 billion U.S. dollars in compensation.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/verdict-in-kabila-s-trial-to-be-announced-on-tuesday
