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War Criminal Thomas Lubanga Forms New Rebel Group in DR Congo

Convicted war criminal Thomas Lubanga, based in Uganda, announced the formation of a new rebel movement, the Convention for the Popular Revolution (CPR), aimed at overthrowing the government in Ituri province, eastern Congo.

Lubanga said the group has both political and military elements but has not yet launched operations. His move adds to the instability in a region already facing advances by the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. Lubanga, who was convicted by the ICC in 2012 for recruiting child soldiers and later released in 2020, said the CPR has political and military wings but insists they have not launched attacks. 

Violence in Ituri continues to escalate, with over 200 civilians killed and 100,000 displaced this year.

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Thomas Lubanga at his first appearance before the ICC in March 2006.

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