04.07.2024 17:20
In a military court hearing held in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 25 soldiers who refused to fight against rebels in the eastern part of the country were sentenced to death.
It has been reported that 25 soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have been sentenced to death for refusing to fight rebels. The eastern region of the country, where valuable minerals such as gold and cobalt are extracted, is home to many armed groups.
DECISION ANNOUNCED TODAY
According to local media reports, a decision regarding 25 soldiers who refused to fight rebels was announced in a military court in the DRC. According to the decision, the 25 soldiers who refused to fight rebels in the eastern part of the country have been sentenced to death.
270 SOLDIERS WERE SENTENCED TO IMPRISONMENT
Last month, more than 270 soldiers in the neighboring country of Burundi were sentenced to imprisonment for refusing to fight rebels in the DRC.
GOLD AND COBALT MINES DRAW ATTENTION
The eastern part of the DRC, which shares borders with countries such as Rwanda, Uganda, and Burundi, is known for being a region where dozens of different valuable minerals, including gold and cobalt, are extracted. The region is home to several armed groups, including the March 23 Movement (M23).