The Senate of the Democratic Republic of Congo met on Thursday to consider a request by the executive to lift the parliamentary immunity of former president and senator-for-life Joseph Kabila. The Senate announced it would issue a decision “in 72 hours”.
The plenary session was held behind closed doors to allow senators to debate the matter freely. The request was submitted by the Auditor-General of the Armed Forces at the behest of Justice Minister Constant Mutamba.
