HRW described Joseph Kabila's trial as a political vendetta, noting that political repression affects regional stability.
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What happened
HRW described Joseph Kabila's trial as a political vendetta, noting that political repression affects regional stability.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Joseph Kabila
President of the DR Congo from 2001 to 2019
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Human Rights Watch
international human rights advocacy and research non-governmental organization
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Kenya
country in Eastern Africa
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