The Paris court has sentenced Congolese ex-rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in prison for crimes against humanity committed during the Second Congo War in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The verdict, hailed as a milestone for accountability, comes nearly two decades after a conflict that left millions dead. Minority Rights Group, together with partners including the Clooney Foundation for Justice, TRIAL International, Justice Plus, and PAP-RDC, participated as civil parties in the trial to support victims and push for accountability. To help us understand the significance of this ruling, we are joined by Stefania Carrer from the Minority Rights Group legal team.

<p><strong></strong>The Paris court has sentenced Congolese ex-rebel leader Roger Lumbala to 30 years in prison for crimes against humanity committed during the Second Congo War in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The verdict, hailed as a milestone for accountability, comes nearly two decades after a conflict that left millions dead. Minority Rights Group, together with partners including the Clooney Foundation for Justice, TRIAL International, Justice Plus, and PAP-RDC, participated as civil parties in the trial to support victims and push for accountability. To help us understand the significance of this ruling, we are joined by Stefania Carrer from the Minority Rights Group legal team.</p>

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