Document #1029879

IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting (Author)

Chaos in the Courts

http://iwpr.net/report-news/chaos-courts

ecoi.net description:
Appeals court in city of Kisangani overturned verdict against former militia leader Kahwa Panga Mandro, who had been sentenced for war crimes and crimes against humanity; president Kabila has forced 92 judges and prosecutors into retirement; judges went on strike and labelled Kabila's actions 'attack on constitution and independent judiciary'
Country:
Congo, Democratic Republic
Source:
IWPR – Institute for War and Peace Reporting (Author)
Published:
27 February 2008
Original link:
http://iwpr.net/report-news/chaos-courts
Document type:
Media Report
Language:
English
Document ID:
1029879 (former ID 92465)

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