# Joseph Kabila Leads New Movement with M23 Rebels

> Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila forms alliance with M23 rebels despite death sentence in absentia.
- Title: Joseph Kabila Leads New Movement with M23 Rebels · France24
- Summary: Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila forms alliance with M23 rebels despite death sentence in absentia. Joseph Kabila, former DR Congo president, leads a…
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## Joseph Kabila Announces Alliance
Former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila announced a new political-military alliance with Rwanda-backed M23 rebels.
## Kabila Sentenced to Death
Kabila was condemned to death in absentia for alleged complicity with the M23 armed group.
## Kabila's Political History
Kabila ruled DR Congo from 2001 to 2019 and is accused of being one of the initiators of the Congo River Alliance.
## Political Climate in DR Congo
President Felix Tshisekedi will end his second term in 2028 amid constitutional changes debate.
## Key takeaway

Joseph Kabila, former DR Congo president, leads a new political-military movement with M23 rebels after being sentenced to death in absentia for alleged complicity.