71 FARDC soldiers prosecuted for military revolt and murder in Walikale

The Goma Garrison Military Court is continuing proceedings in Walikale against 71 members of the FARDC’s 3415th Infantry Regiment; the trial opened on October 26. The first 54 defendants face charges including military revolt, misuse of ammunition, disobedience and murder in connection with shootings in Ngora on October 16 and 20 that killed two soldiers and one civilian. The case was expanded to include Captain Mwinyi Justin, charged with failing to report an offense, and 16 more soldiers referred to the court on November 2. On September 1, ten soldiers from the same regiment were sentenced for opening fire on their company commander.