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Roger Lumbala (born 1958) is an MP in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, representing the Rally of Congolese Democrats and Nationalists. He is a former rebel leader who was backed by Uganda during the 1998–2002 Congolese civil war.
He was arrested in Paris, and is suspected of torture and cannibalism. He was indicted on 6 November 2023. On 28 February 2024, the Paris Court of Appeal confirmed the indictment of Roger Lumbala "for complicity in crimes against humanity."
References
- "Roger Lumbala citant Katumba Mwanke: l'incroyable blague". Le Soft international (in French). 17 June 2008. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
- "L'Ancien chef de guerre congolais Roger Lumbala arrêté à Paris". Le Monde.fr. 4 January 2021.
- "Upcoming Trial of Congolese Warlord in France is a Historic Step Toward Justice". Blog. 8 November 2023.
- "La Cour d'appel de Paris confirme la mise en accusation de Roger Lumbala pour complicité de crimes contre l'humanité". Actualité.cd. 29 February 2024.
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