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Death Sentence for 37 in Congo, Including Three Americans, After Failed Coup Attempt

Kinshasa, Congo — A military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Friday issued death sentences to 37 individuals, including three U.S. citizens, for their roles in a failed coup attempt against the government. The court convicted the group on several serious charges ranging from terrorism to murder and criminal association, stemming from an incident in May that shook the nation’s capital. Among the convicted are nationals from the U.K., Belgium, Canada, and several …

Briton and Three Americans Among 37 Sentenced to Death in Congo Coup Attempt; UK and US Families Appeal

Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo – A court in the Democratic Republic of the Congo sentenced 37 individuals, including a British national and three Americans, to death for their roles in a foiled attempt to topple President Félix Tshisekedi. The disturbance, which occurred on May 19, led to the deaths of six people and involved an assault on key governmental locations. The attackers, instigated by opposition figure Christian Malanga, targeted the residence of parliamentary …

Court in Congo Issues Death Sentences to 37, Including Three Americans, in Coup Attempt Trial

Kinshasa, Congo — A military tribunal in Congo sentenced 37 individuals, including three U.S. citizens, to death on Friday for their alleged involvement in a failed coup. The accusations against them encompassed terrorism, murder, and criminal association, following a tumultuous trial that commenced in June. The defendants, a diverse group comprising nationals from Britain, Belgium, the United States, Canada, and Congo, have the opportunity to appeal their convictions. In contrast, 14 others were exonerated in …