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Congo Military Tribunal Imposes Death Sentences on 13 Soldiers to Reinforce Discipline

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Congo Military Tribunal Imposes Death Sentences on 13 Soldiers to Reinforce Discipline

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  • A total of **13 soldiers** in the Democratic Republic of Congo have been sentenced to **death** for charges including **murder**, **looting**, and **cowardice**.
  • The sentences were handed down by a military tribunal in **Lubero**, a region experiencing ongoing conflict with the M23 insurgency.
  • Local officials highlighted that these measures aim to **improve army discipline** due to soldiers abandoning their posts during battles.
  • Out of **24 soldiers** tried, four received **2-10 year sentences**, six were **acquitted**, and one case has been deferred.
  • All convicted soldiers plan to ***appeal*** their sentences within the designated five-day period.

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