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Kabila rival files UN rights complaint against DR Congo govt

Congolese President Joseph Kabila (left) and popular wealthy politician Moise Katumbi. PHOTOS | FILE

Exiled Democratic Republic of Congo opposition politician Moise Katumbi on Friday filed a complaint with the UN in Geneva against President Joseph Kabila's government.

Katumbi, a powerful businessman and ex-governor of the mineral-rich Katanga province, said he was "confident" after filing the complaint with the UN Human Rights Committee.

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