Opened a year ago, the trial concerning ethnic violence in Yumbi, Democratic Republic of Congo, has been at a standstill since the beginning of April. Eighty people are on trial for acts including crimes against humanity during clashes in December 2018 between Batende and Banunu. In 12 months, less than half of the defendants and only four victims have appeared in court. The conduct of the debates, however, is less prone to criticism.