2 US citizens on trial in DR Congo for May coup involvement claim coercion by coup leader Christian Malanga; 50+ individuals face charges, trial postponed to July 8.

Two US citizens on trial in DR Congo for involvement in a failed May coup claim they were coerced by coup leader Christian Malanga, who was later killed by security forces. Over 50 individuals, including US, British, Canadian, Belgian and Congolese citizens, face charges including illegal arms possession, criminal conspiracy, terrorism, and undermining state institutions. The trial has been postponed until July 8.

July 05, 2024
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