18 October 2007
Press Release
Fears of political interference in appeal hearing
At a press conference in Kinshasa marking the third anniversary of the Kilwa massacre, international and Congolese non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are calling on the Congolese authorities to respect the independence of the judiciary and ensure a fair appeals process for the victims. The massacre of at least 73 civilians took place in the mineral-rich province of Katanga in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in October 2004.
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