Fatshimetrie: The news of the attempted coup d’état case is becoming clearer
The judicial scene of the attempted coup d’état that shook Kinshasa in 2024 continues to unfold gradually, revealing fascinating details about the defendants recruited to participate in this sinister project. The Kinshasa/Gombe Garrison Military Court sitting in a mobile court at the Ndolo military prison has taken a crucial step by shedding light on the statements of the defendants recruited in Kongo Central.
The accounts of the defendants, recruited under false pretenses of employment within a supposed NGO, raise questions about the complex workings of this plot. Forced to wear military uniforms and carry weapons once in Kinshasa, these individuals now find themselves facing accusations of complicity in the attempt to destabilize the country’s institutions.
The prosecution rightly highlights the lack of courage of these defendants to denounce the actions of the Malanga gang from the moment of their recruitment, thus reinforcing the idea of tacit complicity in the actions carried out. The charges brought against the 51 defendants, ranging from terrorism to criminal association, underline the seriousness of the accusations weighing on their shoulders. The lifting of the moratorium on the death penalty in 2024 also raises the possibility of a final conviction for the perpetrators.
The methodical approach of the military court highlights the complexity of this case, which extends well beyond the borders of Kinshasa. The meticulous hearings, the confrontations with the defendants and witnesses, as well as the possible viewing of the images captured during the events of May 19, 2024, promise to provide crucial elements to shed light on this dark affair.
In conclusion, the case of the attempted coup d’état in Kinshasa in 2024 reveals a complex picture in which individuals recruited against their will find themselves trapped in a plot of unsuspected magnitude. The outcome of this trial will undoubtedly mark a turning point in the country’s judicial history and raise profound questions about the fragility of institutions in the face of such internal threats.