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Congo frees opposition leader Jean-Marc Kabund after presidential pardon

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Jean-Marc Kabund, once a key figure in the administration of President Felix Tshisekedi and later a vocal critic, has been released from prison after receiving a presidential pardon, according to his lawyer (via Reuters). The former vice president of parliament and prominent opposition leader had been sentenced to seven years in prison following a dramatic political split in 2022. His arrest was widely seen as part of a broader crackdown on dis…

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Congo frees opposition leader Jean-Marc Kabund after presidential pardon

Jean-Marc Kabund, once a key figure in the administration of President Felix Tshisekedi and later a declared critic, has been released after receiving a presidential pardon, according to his lawyer (via Reuters). Former Vice President of Parliament and prominent opposition leader had been sentenced to seven years in prison after a dramatic political split in 2022. His detention was generally considered part of a broader offensive against dissent…

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In DRC, Jean-Marc Kabund was released from prison - Jeune Afrique.com

The former interim leader of UDPS, President Félix Tshisekedi's party, had been sentenced to seven years in prison and was released on Friday, 21 February.

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