Congo Commutes Death Sentences of Three Americans Convicted in Coup Attempt

Congo's President commuted death sentences of three Americans involved in a coup attempt to life imprisonment ahead of U.S. diplomatic visit.

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Congo commutes 3 Americans' death sentences following coup attempt

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DRC president commutes death sentences for 3 Americans convicted in coup attempt

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Congo's leader commutes death sentences of 3 Americans convicted in failed coup attempt

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DR Congo spares three convicted US coup accomplices of capital punishment

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Congo's leader commutes death sentences of 3 Americans convicted in failed coup plot

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President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo has commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted in a failed coup attempt to life imprisonment. The decision was announced amidst attempts to secure a minerals deal with the U.S. for security support against rebel groups in eastern Congo. In May 2024, six people died during the coup, which was led by opposition figure Christian Malanga. U.S. officials are expected to visit Congo, aiming to promote stability and investment in the region.

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President Felix Tshisekedi of the DRC commuted the death sentences of three Americans involved in a coup attempt, reducing them to life imprisonment amidst ongoing U.S.-DRC negotiations over a minerals deal for security support.
The failed coup attempt targeted key government figures and resulted in the death of six individuals, with most defendants convicted being Congolese nationals; however, the American defendants claimed they were coerced into participating.
The U.S. State Department has confirmed a visit from Senior Advisor for Africa Massad Boulos to discuss sustainable peace initiatives and potential investments in the eastern DRC, indicating a foreign policy interest aligned with regional stability.

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