66 Congolese soldiers sentenced to death for 'cowardice' and rebellion

On October 20, 71 soldiers were arrested for abandoning their posts, with one receiving a ten-year prison sentence. The death penalty was reinstated in Congo in March 2024 to address military 'traitors'. In 2025, 507 soldiers were convicted, with 381 sentenced to death, highlighting a significant increase in such sentences. The government stated that the death penalty applies to soldiers involved in uprisings, armed groups, war crimes, or treason.