Jean-Pierre Bemba is a Congolese politician and former military leader. He was the president of the Movement for the Liberation of Congo and served as a vice president in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bemba gained international attention for his role in the Second Congo War and later for his involvement in the Central African Republic conflict. In 2016, Bemba was convicted by the International Criminal Court for war crimes and crimes against humanity, specifically for his troops' actions during the conflict. His conviction was later overturned in 2018, leading to his release. Bemba remains a significant figure in Congolese politics.