Dr. Alphonse Muleefu | DR Congo v. Rwanda: Self-Defence, Sovereignty & International Law

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed a new case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing Kigali of violating its sovereignty and committing serious breaches of international law. But what does the law actually say? In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, international law scholar and former ICTR and ICC legal officer Dr. Alphonse Muleefu explains the legal issues at the heart of one of Africa's most consequential international disputes. We explore self-defence under international law, state sovereignty, the UN Mapping Report, the concept of "lawfare," and the strengths and weaknesses of both Rwanda's and the DRC's legal arguments. This is a conversation for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the legal dimensions of the conflict in eastern Congo. Sponsors:ShieldTech Hub- www.shieldtechub.com                                             Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.comProduced by LF Media