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Why lawsuits in international courts aren't a panacea to conflicts

Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi. [File, Standard]

The Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) decision to file a case against Rwanda at the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) is widely perceived as too little too late an effort.

Some political observers argue that this move represents a form of justice of convenience, highlighting a broader pattern of using regional mechanisms like the EACJ to advance political interests.

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