Caleb Kazadi

Democratic Republic of Congo
Correspondent

Based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Caleb Kazadi has been Justice Info\'s correspondent since 2021. With a degree in International Relations from the University of Kinshasa, he is primarily interested in human rights issues. In June 2018, he joined Fondation Hirondelle and worked in the Swiss organization\'s radio and multimedia programs. Between 2019 and 2021, he moved to Kasai to cover the region\'s news as it emerged from violent armed conflict. He has also worked for the peacebuilding organization Search For Common Ground.

When will Congolese “Genocost” victims receive reparations?

On August 2, the Democratic Republic of Congo commemorated its millions of victims of "Genocost", as the Congolese call it -- a crime committed for the lure of economic gain (genocide + cost). Two reparations funds have been set up and new laws enacted, but nothing has yet been paid out, and uncertainties abound.
By Caleb Kazadi
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