Former Congo President Joseph Kabila met with M23 rebel leaders Friday at Goma. AFC coordinator Corneille Nangaa shared photos from the talks on social media. The meeting marked Kabila's first open discussion with the armed group. Leaders talked about creating lasting peace and bringing people together. Kabila traveled deep into rebel territory for these discussions.
Congo's Senate removed Kabila's legal protection recently. Courts want to charge him with treason and war crimes. Officials say he supports the M23 rebels against the government. Kabila responded by promising to help free his country. The meeting shows he openly sides with rebel forces against President Tshisekedi.
Uganda's President Museveni stopped Kabila from entering Goma through his borders earlier. Museveni worries about damaging relations with Congo's government. His son General Muhoozi said Kabila should never become president again. Kabila found other ways to reach the rebel-controlled city. Government sources say more legal action against Kabila may come soon.
Congo's Senate removed Kabila's legal protection recently. Courts want to charge him with treason and war crimes. Officials say he supports the M23 rebels against the government. Kabila responded by promising to help free his country. The meeting shows he openly sides with rebel forces against President Tshisekedi.
Uganda's President Museveni stopped Kabila from entering Goma through his borders earlier. Museveni worries about damaging relations with Congo's government. His son General Muhoozi said Kabila should never become president again. Kabila found other ways to reach the rebel-controlled city. Government sources say more legal action against Kabila may come soon.
