The trial of the former special adviser to the head of state, François Beya, before the High Military Court in Kinshasa, resumed this week. Accused of insulting and contempt of Félix Tshisekedi, incitement of soldiers to commit acts contrary to discipline and violation of instructions, Beya faces serious charges.
According to the latest information, all the defendants in this case have submitted a new request for provisional release. The High Military Court has indicated that it will quickly examine these requests before rendering its verdict. Note that among the defendants are Pierre Kalenga, Guy Vanda Nowa, Tite Mokili and Lily Thambwe Mauwa.
The trial continues with a new composition of the High Military Court, which also decided to try Félix Tshisekedi’s former special adviser in charge of security by default. However, Beya himself is not present during the trial, as he is currently hospitalized in France and has not returned to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Collectif Free François Beya, a support group for the former special adviser, continues to demand an end to the trial and the release of the co-defendants detained in the military prison of Ndolo.
This case is arousing great media and public interest in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The population is closely following the developments of this trial, which involves a high-level personality.
In conclusion, the trial of François Beya continues to attract attention in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The defendants’ requests for provisional release are being examined, while the absence of Beya himself raises questions. The rest of the trial will be closely watched by the Congolese population, and the outcome of this case will have a significant impact on the political landscape of the country