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The group recently inducted 378 new magistrates after a selection process, with results announced Monday evening in Goma.
The AFC/M23 rebellion continues to establish a parallel judicial system in territories it controls in North Kivu, a move the Kinshasa authorities have condemned as illegal. The group recently inducted 378 new magistrates after a selection process, with results announced Monday evening in Goma.
According to movement leaders, the recruitment is part of activities led by the Justice Revival Commission (CRJ), established by the rebels several months ago. The process began on September 14 with assessments to select new magistrates, who now say they are ready to fully assume their duties in areas under M23’s control.
Since rebel forces took control of Goma last January, the city has faced exceptional challenges. Over two million residents have been left without functional public justice services, as the local economy remains stalled, primarily due to ongoing bank closures. Many residents are cautious about the rebel movement’s relaunch of judicial services.
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Meanwhile, the central government has strongly responded, declaring all actions by magistrates appointed by the AFC/M23 null and void. Kinshasa considers this parallel justice system a grave violation of national sovereignty and the state’s exclusive judicial authority.