DRC Seeks M23 Rebels’ Extradition from Neighboring Countries

The Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) information minister says Kinshasa is seeking the extradition of M23 rebels who fled to neighboring countries following recent clashes with the national army (FARDC). Lambert Mende says the request is part of a government effort to end armed insurgencies. “We need to fight impunity among the few [rebels] who have criminal records,” said Mende. “Secondly, we need to give a chance to others who are not criminals to re-insert themselves socially and ...

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