The surge in death sentences in the Democratic Republic of Congo raises critical questions about judicial integrity and human rights. The report highlights systemic issues: overcrowded prisons, summary trials, and a lack of legal assistance, all of which undermine the principle of a fair trial. The vague charge of "criminal conspiracy" being used in a third of cases suggests potential misuse of the law to suppress dissent or target marginalized groups. The absence of confirmed executions, despit...