Six killed in a 'foiled coup' in Congo, the army says
Time:2024-05-21 15:58:43 Source:healthViews(143)
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Six people were killed and dozens arrested following attacks on the residence of a close ally of President Felix Tshisekedi and the presidential palace, in what the country’s military described as a foiled coup attempt.
In December, Tshisekedi was reelected as president amid calls for a revote from the opposition over what they said was a lack of transparency.
The six who were killed included 3 assailants and their leader, the self-exiled opposition figure Christian Malanga, Congolese army spokesperson Brig. Gen. Sylvain Ekenge told reporters on Sunday night, adding that around 50 perpetrators were arrested.
Armed men in military uniform clashed Sunday with the guards of Vital Kamerhe, a federal legislator who is close to the Congolese president. Kamerhe’s spokesman posted on social media platform X, saying the guards were able to stop them and confirmed the lawmaker and his family were safe.’
Previous:Adams, Reyna, Turner, Ream are US concerns ahead of Copa America
Next:Biden says Brown v. Board of Education ruling was about more than education
You may also like
- Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal
- Pakistani police search for gunmen who abducted bus passengers and killed 10 in the southwest
- Transitional council in Haiti to choose new leaders is formally established amid gang violence
- How O.J. Simpson burned the Ford Bronco into America's collective memory
- Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 26
- New York hush money case: Judge declines to delay trial after Trump complains of pretrial publicity
- German parliament approves payment cards for asylum
- Colombia's capital starts rationing water after reservoirs hit historically low levels
- Fresh heartache for cancer