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Clovis Mutsuva referred to Beni military court

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Congolese activist Clovis Mutsuva Kakule has been referred to the Beni Garrison Military Court, 89 days after his arrest. Facing seven charges linked to statements and videos denouncing the massacres of civilians, he has been hospitalised since 11 August, according to the NGO Actions for Justice, Development and Human Rights.

The NGO Actions for Justice, Development and Human Rights (AJDDH) took note on Friday 16 October 2026 of the referral of Congolese activist Clovis Mutsuva Kakule’s case to the Beni Garrison Military Court, according to a statement signed by its provincial coordinator, J. Jacques Issongo Mfutu.

The decision came 89 days after Clovis Mutsuva Kakule was arrested on 18 July 2026. AJDDH said his health had seriously deteriorated during his pre-trial detention and that he had to be hospitalised.

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