The DR Congo government stopped Kabila's party from operating because it thinks he works with M23 rebels who took land in eastern Congo this year. Officials say Kabila came back after two years away in South Africa. Reports claim he went to Goma, a city that M23 fighters captured in January. Kabila ran DR Congo for 18 years after his father, Laurent, died from gunshots in 2001. Joseph was only 29 when he became the leader.
The government banned all activities of his PPRD party due to its unclear stand on M23's control of Congo territory. They pointed out that Kabila chose to return to Goma, where his enemies shield him. The PPRD hasn't said anything about these claims. Last Friday, the government accused the 53-year-old former president of high treason and ordered all his property taken away.
Kabila has always denied links with M23 rebels. He hasn't talked about the recent government actions or confirmed if he's back in Congo, but he did mention earlier this month that he planned to return home. Top PPRD members say he isn't in Goma right now. His spokesperson wrote online that Kabila would speak to the nation soon. When asked, an M23 spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied Kabila's presence.
The government banned all activities of his PPRD party due to its unclear stand on M23's control of Congo territory. They pointed out that Kabila chose to return to Goma, where his enemies shield him. The PPRD hasn't said anything about these claims. Last Friday, the government accused the 53-year-old former president of high treason and ordered all his property taken away.
Kabila has always denied links with M23 rebels. He hasn't talked about the recent government actions or confirmed if he's back in Congo, but he did mention earlier this month that he planned to return home. Top PPRD members say he isn't in Goma right now. His spokesperson wrote online that Kabila would speak to the nation soon. When asked, an M23 spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied Kabila's presence.
