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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has recently reinstated the death penalty after a more than two-decade-long moratorium. This decision was made as the authorities are struggling to curb violence and militant attacks in the country. According to a justice ministry statement, the ban from 2003 allowed offenders accused of treason and espionage to escape proper punishment. Eastern Congo has been riddled with conflict for decades, with more than 120 armed groups fighting for land, power, and, in some cases, protecting their communities. To provide more perspective on the issue, Zihindula Mulegwa, an attorney and former spokesperson for President Joseph Kabila of the DRC, spoke to VOA’s Paul Ndiho.