Congo executes 102 'urban bandits' with 70 more set to be killed, officials say

In Kinshasa, Congo, the government has executed 102 men aged 18 to 35, with 70 more set to be executed for being armed robbers and urban bandits known as Kulunas. The decision to apply the death penalty has sparked debate, with some supporting it for restoring order and security, while others fear abuse and human rights violations. The resumption of capital executions in Congo, previously abolished in 1981 and reinstated in 2006, has raised concerns about potential extrajudicial executions and the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing crime and its root causes.

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