The Trial of Congolese Warlord Roger Lumbala Tshitenga Held in France in a Historic Step towards Justice
23/12/2025
The trial of former Congolese warlord Roger Lumbala Tshitenga began on 12 November and continued until 15 December 2025 before the Paris Assize Court in France. This prosecution, conducted under the principle of universal jurisdiction, represents a historic step towards justice for survivors of mass atrocities committed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). On...