Congo Reinstates Death Penalty Amid Rising Violence

The decision aims to address severe crimes and combat militant groups, despite widespread human rights concerns.

Congo has reinstated the death penalty after a hiatus of over two decades, aiming to combat escalating violence and militant attacks.
The decision targets crimes such as treason, espionage, war crimes, and involvement in criminal conspiracies, armed gangs, or insurrection.
Human rights organizations and Amnesty International have condemned the move, citing it as a disregard for human rights and a step backward for the country.
The resurgence of the M23 rebel group, with alleged links to Rwanda, has significantly contributed to the instability and violence in eastern Congo.
Critics argue that the reinstatement of the death penalty could endanger innocent lives due to the DRC's inefficient and often unfair justice system.