Justice - 30 July 2026
Kikwit Trial: Soldier Admits Rape and Disfigurement of 14-Year-Old
Kikwit, July 30, 2026 - A soldier on trial for rape of a minor, attempted murder and intentional wounding admitted disfiguring a 14-year-old girl he had raped, attributing the act to jealousy while denying intent to kill.
Kikwit, July 30, 2026 - A soldier on trial for rape of a minor, attempted murder and intentional wounding admitted disfiguring a 14-year-old girl he had raped, attributing the act to jealousy while denying intent to kill.
The case, heard in a climate of public outrage over sexual violence by men in uniform, tests military and civilian justice responses to crimes against children.
Prosecutors are seeking accountability commensurate with the gravity of the alleged offences.
This detail was included in the mid-to-late July DRC briefing.
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