Joseph Kabila has previously denied having any links to the M23 rebels
The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to lift former President Joseph Kabila’s immunity from prosecution after accusing him of backing rebels in the east.
There was a “substantial body of documents, testimony and material facts” linking Kabila to the M23 armed group, Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said on Wednesday.
The M23 currently controls parts of the mineral-rich east of the country after making significant advances earlier this year.
Kabila, 53, has not commented on the accusations but has in the past denied any connection with the insurgents.
The authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are seeking to lift former President Joseph Kabila’s immunity from prosecution after accusing him of backing rebels in the east.
There was a “substantial body of documents, testimony and material facts” linking Kabila to the M23 armed group, Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said on Wednesday.
The M23 currently controls parts of the mineral-rich east of the country after making significant advances earlier this year.
Kabila, 53, has not commented on the accusations but has in the past denied any connection with the insurgents.
Last month, the authorities banned the PPRD because of its “ambiguous attitude” to the occupation of Congolese territory by the M23.
DR Congo and Rwanda, which deny accusations that it backs the M23, may be edging towards a peace deal to end the fighting, which has seen hundreds of thousands of civilians forced from their homes in recent months.
The two countries signed a preliminary agreement in Washington last week and said they would have a draft agreement by Friday.