These war crimes of DRC’s Jean-Pierre Bemba were just overturned by the ICC

Nduta Waweru June 10, 2018

These war crimes of DRC's Jean-Pierre Bemba were just overturned by the ICC

Banyamulengué soldiers loyal to Jean-Pierre Bemba. AFP/File / Desirey Minkoh

Murder

Bemba had also been accused of and charged with murder, constituting crimes against humanity and war crimes.

The MLC fighters killed hundreds of civilian around  Bangui, PK12, PK22, Bozoum, Damara, Sibut, Bossangoa, Bossembélé, Dékoa, Kaga Bandoro, Bossemptele, Boali, Yaloke, and Mongoumba.

Not only did the fighters use guns, they also used indiscriminate aerial bombardments according to Fidh

Most of the people killed were buried in mass graves.

 

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: June 10, 2018

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