AFC/M23 rebellion sets up a parallel justice system in North Kivu

The AFC/M23 rebellion continues to establish a parallel judicial system in territories it controls in North Kivu, a move Kinshasa authorities have condemned as illegal.

The group recently inducted 378 new magistrates after a selection process, with results announced Monday evening in Goma.

Elie Mutela, rapporteur for the AFC/M23 justice revival commission, stated, “In accordance with the constitution, people cannot be deprived of access…