DR Congo Military Court Sentences 37, Including Three Americans and British Citizen, to Death for Failed Coup Attempt

Sep 13, 2024, 06:17 PM

A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 37 individuals, including three Americans, a Canadian citizen, and a British citizen, to death for their involvement in a failed coup attempt in May 2024. The coup attempt involved an attack on the residence of then-economy minister Vital Kamerhe. Among those sentenced are two Utah residents. The court's decision marks a significant development in the aftermath of the coup, which aimed to overthrow President Félix Tshisekedi.