Joseph Kabila Denounces "Oppression" After DRC Senate Lifts Immunity

Kabila's Defiance After Immunity Lift

• 🎙️ Former DRC President Joseph Kabila has broken his silence following the Senate's decision to strip him of his parliamentary immunity.
• 🗣️ He condemned the justice system as an "instrument of oppression for a dictatorship" in his first public statement since the ruling.
• ⚖️ Kabila now faces potential prosecution for alleged backing of M23 rebels in the eastern part of the country.

Accusations and Governance Criticisms

• ⚠️ Authorities accuse Kabila of treason and war crimes, presenting evidence linking him to the M23 armed group.
• 📉 In a defiant speech, he criticized the current governance under President Felix, stating the "heritage of unity" has been destroyed and the country has become lawless.
• 🏛️ Kabila, who became senator for life with immunity after stepping down in 2018, feels the republic is no longer democratic, with the president's word becoming law.

Senate's Stance on Rule of Law

• ✅ Senators who voted to lift immunity emphasized that the rule of law has prevailed.
• 🚫 They stated that the DRC must not be a sanctuary for impunity and that no one is untouchable.
• 🔍 The focus is on allowing justice to proceed with a complete investigation rather than speculation.

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