In May 2002, he was accused of massacring 160 people in Kisangani, prompting UN Human Rights Commissioner Mary Robinson to call for his arrest following the abduction and beating of two UN investigators by his troops.
Pada Mei 2002, ia dituduh membantai 160 orang di Kisangani, sehingga Komisioner Hak-hak Asasi Manusia PBB Mary Robinson menyerukan agar ia ditangkap setelah menculik dan memukuli dua penyelidik PBB oleh pasukan-pasukannya.