DRC Tribunal Sentences 25 Soldiers to Death for Desertion

The Democratic Republic of Congo's military court in Butembo sentenced 25 soldiers to death for fleeing battles against the M23 rebels. The sentences were handed down on Wednesday by the Butembo military court, which was set up near the scene of recent clashes between the Congolese army and M23 fighters. The accused soldiers faced charges including "fleeing the enemy", dissipating munitions of war, violating orders, and theft.