Trial called by the prosecution for "Treason against the Nation" against General Philémon Yav to begin this Friday at the High Military Court

 Kinshasa: 

The High Military Court announced the opening this Friday, December 19, of the trial of General Philémon Yav, who is being prosecuted on two counts. The first involves treason and inciting soldiers to commit acts contrary to their duty and discipline, while the second concerns treason and participation in an insurrection, according to the court's docket.

Lieutenant General Philémon Yav was arrested on Monday, September 19, 2022, and transferred to Makala Central Prison.

This FARDC (Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo) officer was in command of five provinces: North Kivu, South Kivu, Ituri, Maniema, and Tshopo.