DRC executes 66 soldiers from one regiment; rights groups decry surge in death sentences

The Democratic Republic of Congo has executed 66 soldiers from a single regiment, marking a sharp escalation in the use of capital punishment since 2024. The move, likely aimed at enforcing military discipline amid ongoing conflict in the east, has drawn widespread criticism from human rights groups. The executions signal a hardening stance by the government, but the full context and legal process remain unclear.

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