Roger Lumbala
Roger Lumbala (born 1958) is an MP in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, representing the Rally of Congolese Democrats and Nationalists.[1] He is a former rebel leader who was backed by Uganda during the 1998–2002 Congolese civil war.[citation needed]
He was arrested in Paris, and is suspected of torture and cannibalism.[2] He was indicted on 6 November 2023.[3] On 28 February 2024, the Paris Court of Appeal confirmed the indictment of Roger Lumbala "for complicity in crimes against humanity."[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Roger Lumbala citant Katumba Mwanke: l'incroyable blague". Le Soft international (in French). 17 June 2008. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
- ^ "L'Ancien chef de guerre congolais Roger Lumbala arrêté à Paris". Le Monde.fr. 4 January 2021.
- ^ "Upcoming Trial of Congolese Warlord in France is a Historic Step Toward Justice". Blog. 8 November 2023.
- ^ "La Cour d'appel de Paris confirme la mise en accusation de Roger Lumbala pour complicité de crimes contre l'humanité". Actualité.cd. 29 February 2024.