DR Congo: 66 Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Cowardice in Conflict

• 66 soldiers in the DR Congo were sentenced to death for cowardice.
• Dozens of defendants were put on trial for abandoning their posts and refusing orders.
• The Congolese army has struggled with internal disarray in its fight against rebel groups.
• The sentences were handed down following accusations of abandoning posts and refusing direct orders.
• The trials highlight issues within the Congolese army's ranks.